Thursday, 2 July 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether he plans to introduce a bottle deposit scheme in England.
What recent discussions he has had with Ofwat on water prices; and if he will make a statement.
What recent steps his Department has taken to reduce the overall cost of the single payment scheme.
What his most recent assessment is of the effect of the recession on the rural economy.
What discussions he has had with representatives of Dairy Farmers of Britain since it was taken into receivership.
What recent discussions he has had at EU level on reform of the common agricultural policy.
What steps his Department has taken to assist farmers and the agricultural industry during the economic downturn.
What proportion of the costs of dealing with exotic animal disease outbreaks will be met by farmers under his Department's cost-sharing proposals.
What his most recent assessment is of the future prospects of the dairy industry; and if he will make a statement.
What estimate his Department has made of the volume of wastage of edible food arising from date stamping and food labelling practices; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with farming organisations on the taking into receivership of Dairy Farmers of Britain; and if he will make a statement.
If he will seek discussions with his US counterpart on UK-US co-operation on marine conservation worldwide.
What recent discussions he has had with local authorities on waste recycling targets; and if he will make a statement.
What recent representations he has received from the small business sector on arrangements for the disposal of commercial waste.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
May I invite the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming parliamentary business?
I would like to make a short statement on two matters. First, the House is served by three outstanding Deputy Speakers, but my election was an indication that the House was ready to accept...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the AH1N1 swine flu pandemic. As of today, there are 7,447 laboratory confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK. A significant...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I ask for your clarification, because yesterday we heard a Minister from the other place on broadcasts such as the "Today" programme, in particular,...
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: Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel...
[Relevant documents: The Third Report from the Children, Schools and Families Committee, HC 111, on looked-after children, and the Government response, HC 787.] Motion made, and Question...
[Relevant Documents: The Eleventh Report from the Transport Committee, HC 460, Session 2007-08, on Ending the scandal of complacency: road safety beyond 2010, and the Government responses, HC...
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2010, for expenditure by the Department for Children, Schools and Families— (1) further resources, not exceeding £32,152,966,000 be...
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2010, for expenditure by the Department for Transport— (1) further resources, not exceeding £8,812,695,000 be authorised for use as...
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2010— (1) further resources, not exceeding £240,889,839,000 be authorised for use for defence and civil services as set out in HC...
Presentation and First Reading Mr. Stephen Timms accordingly presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources for the service of the year ending with 31 March 2010; to appropriate the supply...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(David Wright.)
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