asked Her Majesty's Government:What action the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is taking to implement the public sector food procurement initiative in respect of its purchasing of pork and bacon; what proportion of pork and bacon purchased is British; what attention is given to farm assurance, animal welfare, and health and...

asked Her Majesty's Government:What action the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is taking to implement the public sector food procurement initiative in respect of its purchasing of pork and bacon; what proportion of pork and bacon purchased is British; what attention is given to farm assurance, animal welfare, and health and...

What timetable the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has in place to ensure that all timber procurement in government departments is (a) legal, and (b) sustainable.

What timetable the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has in place to ensure that all timber procurement in government departments is (a) legal, and (b) sustainable.

Whether the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ proposed sample assessment of departmental timber procurement is sufficient, bearing in mind the present levels of data.

Whether the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ proposed sample assessment of departmental timber procurement is sufficient, bearing in mind the present levels of data.

Why the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans a sample assessment rather than a full report of timber procurement, given that in the 2002 Framework for Sustainable Development the department stated that ““a cross government report cannot substitute for comprehensive performance reporting by individual departments””.

Why the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans a sample assessment rather than a full report of timber procurement, given that in the 2002 Framework for Sustainable Development the department stated that ““a cross government report cannot substitute for comprehensive performance reporting by individual departments””.

Whether they will base solid wood furniture procurement by government departments on the recommendations of the European Union eco-label scheme once the list is developed.

Whether they will base solid wood furniture procurement by government departments on the recommendations of the European Union eco-label scheme once the list is developed.

Whether the European Union eco-labelling scheme aids implementation of green public procurement; and

Whether the European Union eco-labelling scheme aids implementation of green public procurement; and

Whether they will take steps to require all government departments to buy eco-labelled products whenever possible.

Whether they will take steps to require all government departments to buy eco-labelled products whenever possible.

Whether the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will meet its commitment to expand the list of ““Quick Wins”” in the 2002 Framework for Sustainable Development to at least 50 products by the end of the year.

Whether the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will meet its commitment to expand the list of ““Quick Wins”” in the 2002 Framework for Sustainable Development to at least 50 products by the end of the year.

When and by what means, they intend to introduce an explicit policy for schools, hospitals and government offices to consider local sourcing of fresh food produce, outlined in the Labour Party's election manifesto.

When and by what means, they intend to introduce an explicit policy for schools, hospitals and government offices to consider local sourcing of fresh food produce, outlined in the Labour Party's election manifesto.

What plans the Ministry of Defence has to provide new attack helicopters when eight Chinook helicopters have remained unused for five years. [HL 1973].

What plans the Ministry of Defence has to provide new attack helicopters when eight Chinook helicopters have remained unused for five years. [HL 1973].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 17 January 2005 (668 c90WA), whether the announcement by Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) made in the United States on 8 February, that the company had resolved its dispute in relation to contract No. AESIA/127, of 2 June 1995 with a...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 17 January 2005 (668 c90WA), whether the announcement by Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) made in the United States on 8 February, that the company had resolved its dispute in relation to contract No. AESIA/127, of 2 June 1995 with a...

What is the average daily fee rate for external consultants engaged in the future aircraft carrier programme; and what the scale of allowable expenses for those consultants is. [HL 1906]. - Inc figure.

What is the average daily fee rate for external consultants engaged in the future aircraft carrier programme; and what the scale of allowable expenses for those consultants is. [HL 1906]. - Inc figure.

Whether they will place copies of latest ship plans of the future aircraft carrier in Library of the House. [HL 1907].

Whether they will place copies of latest ship plans of the future aircraft carrier in Library of the House. [HL 1907].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 28 February 2005, 670 c6WA, whether any drafts have yet been prepared and considered of: (a) the alliance agreement; and (b)the works contracts for the future aircraft carrier project [HL 1657].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 28 February 2005, 670 c6WA, whether any drafts have yet been prepared and considered of: (a) the alliance agreement; and (b)the works contracts for the future aircraft carrier project [HL 1657].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 28 February 2005, 670 c6WA on the aircraft carrier project; (a) how many individuals have been contributed by each of the participants in the alliance to the integrated team responsible for managing and executing the future aircraft carrier project; (b)...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 28 February 2005, 670 c6WA on the aircraft carrier project; (a) how many individuals have been contributed by each of the participants in the alliance to the integrated team responsible for managing and executing the future aircraft carrier project; (b)...

How many Astute class submarines they plan to procure [HL 1598]. - Inc figure.

How many Astute class submarines they plan to procure [HL 1598]. - Inc figure.

When they expect to adopt European Union standards for defence procurement. [HL 1448]

When they expect to adopt European Union standards for defence procurement. [HL 1448]

Whether they plan to replace their existing defence procurement standards with harmonised European Union standards. [HL 1449].

Whether they plan to replace their existing defence procurement standards with harmonised European Union standards. [HL 1449].

When they expect deliveries of the Heckler and Koch MP7 carbine to the military police to start; when they expect deliveries to be complete; how long they expect training in the use of this weapon to take; and when they expect all members of the military police to be equipped...

When they expect deliveries of the Heckler and Koch MP7 carbine to the military police to start; when they expect deliveries to be complete; how long they expect training in the use of this weapon to take; and when they expect all members of the military police to be equipped...

When they plan to order further Astute class submarines. [HL 1600].

When they plan to order further Astute class submarines. [HL 1600].