Horses And Ponies: Illegal Exports

Lord NORTHFIELD
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have studied the BBC film, in the programme "Public Eye", on Wednesday, 9th November, about the apparently illegal export of Shetland ponies and horses; and whether they intend to institute legal and other action against the individuals and practices exposed.

Lord STRABOLGI
This programme contained no evidence of any illegal exports of horses or ponies or of any mistreatment of these animals.