HC Deb 14 January 1977 vol 923 cc618-9W
Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give a general direction to British Railways to continue with the carriage of pigeons.

Mr. Horam

No. The British Railways Board, in consultation with my Department, is reviewing the carriage of unaccompanied livestock, including pigeons, in the light of the recommendations made by the Central Transport Consultative Committee. In the meantime, it is continuing to carry this traffic.