§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made in his consideration of the representations made to him by representatives of bloodstock breeders to introduce early legislation to reverse the Whitsbury Manor Stud decision in advance of a hearing before the Court of Appeal; and when he intends to announce his decision on this specific request.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI have considered the representations carefully. I understand that the Court of Appeal will be considering this case in the near future. I shall await its decision before deciding what action, if any, would be justified.