Thursday, 2 March 2000
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL BILL [LORDS] (BY ORDER)
The Secretary of State was asked—
What his assessment is of the prospects for improved trade links with Bulgaria. [111531]
What measures his Department is taking to promote enterprise in the east midlands region. [111532]
What action he is taking to ensure that the UK's manufacturing sector improves its performance relative to overseas competitors in the area of information and communication technologies. [111533]
What action he is taking to ensure that changes in the price structures for high bandwidth telecommunications encourage the rapid development of e-commerce. [111534]
What new measures he plans to introduce to assist entrepreneurs to set up new businesses. [111535]
When he will announce his decision on Government aid for the new Airbus project. [111536]
What assessment he has made of the impact of industries set up in the north-west with the help of his Department on similar enterprises in the same area. [111538]
If he will make a statement on his Department's policy for giving grant aid to areas of England outside those with assisted area status. [111540]
What assessment he has made of the impact of the strength of sterling on the United Kingdom steel industry. [111543]
What measures he is taking to encourage greater use of the internet. [111544]
What discussions he has had with other departments on the review of the remit of the Export Credits Guarantee Department. [111545]
What discussions he has held with his international counterparts on future progress with WTO negotiations. [111546]
What progress has been made in completing funding negotiations for EU objective 1 regions; and if he will make a statement. [111547]
What steps his Department is taking to encourage use of recycled materials. [111548]
What assessment he has made of the trend in the number of business failures in the current financial year; and if he will make a statement. [111549]
What recent assessment he has made of the performance of manufacturing industry in the east midlands region. [111551]
What part his domestic energy policy plays in eliminating social exclusion. [111555]
If he will make a statement on the activities of Infotech 2000 Ltd. in relation to the promotion of Islamic fundamentalist causes overseas. [111563]
What recent representations he has received on the future structure of Milk Marque. [111564]
What plans he has to reduce the burden of regulation on business. [111537]
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the business for next week?
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the case of Senator Pinochet, former Head of State of Chile. This morning, I informed the House by written answer that I...
With permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the role of the Crown Prosecution Service in respect of Senator Pinochet. Earlier today, the CPS, as prosecuting...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. You, Madam Speaker and the other occupants of the Chair are the guardians of the rights of Back-Bench and, where appropriate, Opposition Members. You will...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mrs. McGuire.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Touhig.]
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