§ Lord Tebbitasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they will take to cause Brittany Ferries to change its policy of refusing to carry guide or help dogs on its services from British ports. [HL275]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamDepartment for Transport officials met with the management team at Brittany Ferries earlier this year to discuss the company's policy on the carriage of assistance dogs.
Following that meeting Brittany Ferries agreed to set up a trial with the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA). We understand that the trial is due to take place this month. We will follow up with Brittany Ferries and the GDBA when the results of that trial are reported.