Thursday, 9 January 2014
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to safeguard trees from the threat of disease.
What assessment he has made of the scope for cutting red tape in the farming industry.
What recent assessment he has made of the sufficiency of flood defences; and if he will make a statement.
What his Department’s latest evaluation is of the badger cull pilots.
What progress he has made in requiring water companies to introduce social tariffs; and if he will make a statement.
How many cattle were slaughtered as a result of bovine TB in 2013.
What plans he has to propose changes to the responsibilities of the Food Standards Agency following the Elliott review into the integrity and assurance of food supply networks.
What assessment he has made of how easy it is to access and use food banks.
Whether his Department has any plans to strengthen the enforcement provisions of the 2010 environmental permitting regulations.
What reports he has received on the recent floods in northern Lincolnshire; and what discussions he has had with the Environment Agency on its plans to improve flood defences.
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—
If the commission will take steps to ensure that political parties are fully accountable to the commission when receiving payment made to candidates for speaking engagements.
The right hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the Commissioners have made of the Pilling report, published by the House of Bishops working group on human sexuality in November 2013; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission was asked—
What steps the commission is taking to promote national voter registration day on 5 February 2014.
The right hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What steps the Church of England has taken in Lancashire to support the homeless and people in poverty over the Christmas period.
What progress has been made in the Church of England’s campaign to save 100 church treasures.
What discussions the Commissioners have had with Government Ministers on recent trends in the number of violent attacks on clergy.
What recent steps the Church of England has taken in the St Albans diocese to support the homeless and people in poverty.
What assistance is available for grade I listed church buildings in need of major repairs.
What discussions the Commissioners have had with Government Departments on the promotion of religious tolerance.
What recent assessment the Commissioners have made of difficulties faced by Christians in celebrating Christmas in certain parts of the world.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I notified my right hon. Friend the Member for Banbury (Sir Tony Baldry) that I intended to raise this point of order. I have enormous respect for him, and he...
[Relevant documents: Sixth Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Rural Communities, HC 602, and the Government response, HC 764.]
I beg to move, That this House has considered inter-city rail investment. As well as London, the eight largest English cities have city deal status and another 20 are being agreed at present. I...
Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords Message of 18 December 2013, that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider the draft Modern Slavery...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Gyimah.)
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