Thursday, 19 July 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assistance he is giving for the promotion of local food production.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of sea defences on the east coast; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the Minister for Energy on the development of renewable energy.
What recent discussions he has had on the impact of climate change on food security.
What recent discussions he has had with supermarkets on the prices of foodstuffs provided by suppliers.
When he expects to introduce (a) licensing of livery yards and (b) regulations on tethering as provided for by the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
What steps he is taking to draw lessons from the recent severe flooding; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the operation of the single farm payment scheme.
The Solicitor-General was asked—
What steps she is taking to raise awareness of Crown Prosecution Service measures to tackle domestic violence, with particular reference to Blackpool, North and Fleetwood.
If she will discuss with the senior presiding judge the guidance on disclosure to courts of information on prolific and priority offenders.
What steps she has taken to ensure that targets set for the Crown Prosecution Service do not conflict with targets set for police forces in England and Wales.
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 Appropriation...
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the way forward on reform of the House of Lords. On 7 March 2007, after the free votes in both Houses, I said that I would make...
With permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Government's new crime strategy. The strategy sets out the overarching principles, the context and the framework for...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I am pleased to see the Leader of the House in her place, and I hope that she is there to respond to the issue that I am about to draw to the House's...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Michael Foster.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.]
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