Thursday, 4 February 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
When he last met representatives of the food retail industry to discuss country of origin food labelling; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the International Whaling Commission; and if he will make a statement.
How much his Department has spent on measures to control bovine tuberculosis in each of the last three years.
If he will take steps to discourage East Sussex County Council from creating landraise mountains in the countryside.
What steps the Government plan to take to enhance protection for endangered species through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
What his Department's objectives are for reform of the common fisheries policy; and if he will make a statement.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage local authorities to recycle a greater range of materials.
What recent representations he has received on the planned transfer of responsibility for private drains and sewers to water companies in 2011.
When he next expects to meet representatives of local authorities in East Anglia to discuss the funding of sea defences.
What recent discussions he has had with the Environment Agency on the effect on river pollution of the level of house building.
When he plans to remove Crown immunity from arrangements for control of water abstraction licensing.
If he will assess the merits of the effort-based approach to fish stock conservation in operation in the Faroe Islands.
How many anaerobic digestion facilities have been opened in each of the last three years.
What steps he plans to take in response to Professor Sir Patrick Bateson's report on legislation on dangerous dogs.
What the Government's position is on the proposals about elephants submitted for the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on international trade in endangered species.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question) To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the Government's apparent intention to breach the undertaking to Parliament about the time scale and...
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In business questions, my right hon. Friend the Member for North-West Hampshire (Sir George Young) raised the scandal of the 12,000 disabled students...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Crime and Security Bill, it is expedient to authorise- (1) the imposition of charges in respect of the...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 60(8)), That the Committee of the whole House be discharged from considering the Bill .-(Mr. Timms.) Question agreed to. Third Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 60(8)), That the Committee of the whole House be discharged from considering the Bill .-(Mr. Timms.) Question agreed to. Third Reading
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mr. Mudie.)
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