Thursday, 21 June 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the regulatory burden on farming businesses of inspections associated with the single payment scheme.
What plans he has to increase levels of household recycling.
If he will make a statement on prospects for the dairy industry.
What input he had into the preparation of the energy White Paper.
What representations he has received on the future of Bromborough Dock landfill.
What assessment he has made of the likely effect of the UK's membership of the EU emissions trading scheme on future emissions of greenhouse gases.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the climate change agreement between G8 countries reached at the recent summit.
What assessment he has made of the effect on domestic dairy farming of the growth in demand for dairy products in China.
What recent steps he has taken to tackle light pollution.
If he will make a statement on improvement of conditions for egg-laying battery hens.
Whether the coastal erosion plans for Warden bay include replanting shrubs and trees at the top of the cliffs.
What guidance his Department is planning to give the public on the offsetting of carbon dioxide emissions.
What support is provided by his Department for the giving of business advice to farmers and other rural enterprises.
What measures he plans to use to assess progress towards meeting the Government's target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 2010.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will know, and Members will have observed, that among the written ministerial statements to be made today, the eighth, listed under the name of the Secretary...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Heppell.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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