Thursday, 4 November 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
What steps she is taking to reform Natural England; and if she will make a statement.
What plans her Department has to maintain levels of biodiversity.
What recent estimate she has made of the monetary value of the land managed by the Forestry Commission.
What steps her Department is taking to assist the farming industry to become more competitive.
For what reasons her Department has instructed the under-10-metre fishing fleet to maintain log books.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on the likely effects of the outcome of the comprehensive spending review on the funding available to...
When she plans to respond to the recent consultation conducted by her Department on dangerous dogs; and if she will make a statement.
What recent discussions she has had with her EU counterparts on reform of the common agricultural policy.
If she will discuss with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government proposals to extend the power of communities to protect local rural environments.
What recent discussions she and officials of her Department have had with Covanta on its planned projects in Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
What assessment she has made of the likely effects of the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board on wages and working conditions in the farming and food production sectors.
What recent representations she has received on the proposed cull of badgers to reduce the spread of bovine tuberculosis.
What steps her Department is taking to support the sugar beet industry.
What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on progress by the Government towards its performance objectives on environmental sustainability.
What recent discussions she has had with the Gangmasters Licensing Authority on the use of child labour in the farming and food industry sectors.
What steps her Department is taking to assist the farming industry to become more competitive.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I hope that this is a very important matter on which you can offer some guidance. It seems to me that in this Parliament over the last 100 years, Governments and...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the Strategic Defence and Security Review. Last month, the Government published the strategic-
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Stephen Crabb.)
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