Thursday, 1 May 2008
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The Secretary of State was asked—
What the Environment Agency's budget for flood prevention is for 2008-09.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform on the development of renewable forms of electricity generation.
What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the effects of the rise in global food prices.
What funding his Department has allocated to coastal flood defences in the next three years.
What recent assessment he has made of the environmental effect of greenhouse gas emissions from aviation.
What steps the Government have taken to encourage participation in combating climate change at local community level.
What recent assessment he has made of whether the UK is on course to meet its Kyoto protocol commitments.
What progress has been made on a post-Kyoto climate change agreement since the Bali summit.
What assessment he has made of the UK's capacity to recycle polyethylene terephthalate; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Can you enlighten me about the rules guiding naming people in devolved Parliaments? It would appear that Scottish MPs are being named on the Floor of the...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the Middle East. This debate is especially timely. Tomorrow, the United Kingdom and Norway will host a series of major international...
[Relevant documents: T he Third Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Session 2007-08, on Child Poverty in Scotland, HC 277 and the Government' s response thereto, HC 525.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Liz Blackman.]
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