§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what route for crossing the channel was declared in the journey plan in respect of the consignment of sheep rejected by P and O in the week beginning 4 November; what steps were taken to safeguard the animals' welfare between their being rejected and their eventual export; and if he will make a statement. [6324]
§ Mrs. BrowningA vehicle was refused passage on a P and O cross-channel ferry at approximately 2300 on 7 November. The vehicle returned to a lairage in the vicinity of Dover where the sheep were unloaded. The incident is under investigation by the enforcement authority and it would be inappropriate to comment further.