HC Deb 05 August 1976 vol 916 cc979-80W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further consultation he has had with the Chairman of British Railways, in view of the recommendations of the Central Transport Consultative Committee about the conveyance of unaccompanied livestock by British Railways.

Mr. George

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take following the recommendation to him of the Central Transport Consultative Committee that British Rail be requested not to curtail the acceptance of unaccompanied livestock.

Dr. Gilbert

Like my hon. Friend and the hon. Member, I have seen the Press reports of the recommendation of the Central Transport Consultative Committee. I have not yet received the formal recommendation, which I shall need to consider in detail, before consulting the British Railways Board.