Thursday, 16 May 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to encourage responsible dog ownership.
What progress he has made on opening up new markets to British producers.
If he will consider banning live animal exports from British ports; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to support the glasshouse industry; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to safeguard the future of forests and woodland.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport and farmers on mitigating the effects of High Speed 2 on farms affected by the proposed route.
What steps he is taking to improve the horse passport system.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the forthcoming legislation on dangerous dogs.
What steps he is taking on flood insurance.
What steps his Department is taking to promote community orchards.
What recent assessment he has made of the health of the UK’s bee population.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What progress the Electoral Commission is making on preparations for the full confirmation test in the transition to individual electoral registration.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What support the Church Commissioners provide to refurbish church bells.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
How many staff the National Audit Office employs; and what information the NAO collects on their previous employment.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What recent discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
What steps the Church Commissioners are planning to take to support the future work of the Church of England.
What recent assessment the Church Commissioners have made of Church of England attendance figures.
What steps the Church Commissioners are taking to ensure the protection of religious freedom.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What further steps have been taken to make it easier for those eligible to vote overseas to register.
The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
If he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the merits of including GCSE religious studies within the English baccalaureate.
I wonder if the Leader of the House will give us the business for a couple of days next week.
[Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Health Committee on 26 February and 12 March 2013, Session 2012-13, on Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Mental Health Act 2007, HC 997-i...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Anne Milton.)
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
