Tuesday, 9 March 1999
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the chair]
The Secretary of state was asked—
What progress has been made in establishing a designated unit to tackle homelessness in London. [73412]
When Transport for London is planned to assume responsibility for London Underground. [73413]
If he will make a statement on the Eastern regional development agency in relation to (a) its location and (b) its budget. [73414]
What action the Government intend to revise planning guidance on sport and recreation. [73415]
If he will make a statement on the level of investment in the UK's railway infrastructure. [73416]
What steps he is taking to assess the views of railway passengers on the performance of train operating companies. [73417]
What assessment he has made of progress in establishing a regional chamber in the east midlands. [73418]
What steps he is taking to ensure more housing development on recycled brown-field land in Yorkshire and Humberside. [73419]
If he will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalties) Regulations 1997. [73420]
What steps he is taking to increase the amount of assistance given to local authorities to regenerate brown-field land sites in their areas. [73421]
What assessment he has made of the implementation of the new deal for communities. [73423]
What response he has received from British Waterways to the recent announcement of increased resources; and what indication British Waterways has given him of how those resources will be used. [73425]
When he expects to set up the proposed strategic rail authority; and if he will make a statement. [73426]
If he will enable councils to make the final decisions on planning applications for landfill sites. [73427]
If he will make a statement on his plans to establish a commission for integrated transport. [73429]
[Relevant documents: The Second Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 1998–99, on the World Economy and the Pre-Budget Report (HC 91-I), and the Fourth Report from the Environmental...
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