The RSPCA said it made a formal request to check the sheep which was denied, and it also criticised the decision to sail.

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"At that point, I made a decision that you didn't have to check out your child the formal way, " Simpson recalled, saying she stood out front to see who was coming and going.

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Martin lifted eyebrows later when MPs demanded a formal debate about his tenure and he was forced to consult with parliamentary clerks to check on procedure.

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