Thursday, 19 April 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
How many new regulations were introduced by his Department in (a) 2005 and (b) 2006.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the criteria attached to achieving Fairtrade status on the possible environmental benefits accruing from Fairtrade farming.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on progress in reducing carbon emissions from the Government estate.
What plans he has to reform the quota allocation system for the under-10 m fishing fleet.
Whether the Government have made an assessment of the UK's eco-debt; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his future policy to eradicate bovine tuberculosis.
What steps the Government are taking to reduce packaging waste; and if he will make a statement.
What his objectives are for new measures to protect the marine environment (a) around the UK and (b) in the EU.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the transfer of funds from pillar I to pillar II on the future viability of English farming.
When he expects to announce the Government's response to the public consultation on badger culling and bovine tuberculosis.
May I ask the Leader of the House to tell us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. May I seek your advice? The Leader of the House, in replying to my right hon. Friend the shadow Leader of the House in respect of questions that she put to him...
I beg to move, That this House takes note of the 35th and the 43rd to the 63rd Reports of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2005-06, and of the Treasury Minutes and the Northern Ireland...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Bradshaw.]
I wish to present a petition on behalf of Doreen Tapscott, members of the Plymouth branch of the Alzheimer's Society and supporters in the city of Plymouth, a total of 993 people. The petition...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Cawsey.]
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