What steps he is taking to ensure that in each water company area in England the water is safe to drink.

What steps he is taking to ensure that in each water company area in England the water is safe to drink.

If he will map comprehensively the tranquil areas of England as defined by the Council for the Protection of Rural England; and what steps he is taking to preserve the tranquility of those areas.

If he will map comprehensively the tranquil areas of England as defined by the Council for the Protection of Rural England; and what steps he is taking to preserve the tranquility of those areas.

What has been the change in the numbers of wild boar in England. - Inc fact that there are no figures available on the numerical trends in wild boar in England.

What has been the change in the numbers of wild boar in England. - Inc fact that there are no figures available on the numerical trends in wild boar in England.

What assessment he has made of the incidence of the destruction of (a) eggs, (b) nests and (c) breeding habitats of (i) hen harriers and (ii) other birds of prey on privately-owned grouse moors.

What assessment he has made of the incidence of the destruction of (a) eggs, (b) nests and (c) breeding habitats of (i) hen harriers and (ii) other birds of prey on privately-owned grouse moors.

What estimate he has made of the number of private sector properties that fail to meet the current fitness standards and are occupied. - Includes figures.

What estimate he has made of the number of private sector properties that fail to meet the current fitness standards and are occupied. - Includes figures.

If he will estimate the number and percentage of private sector properties for each district council in England which have been unoccupied for longer than six months. - Includes ref to 1996 (HIP 1 All Items Print' (in Library DEP/3 4591).

If he will estimate the number and percentage of private sector properties for each district council in England which have been unoccupied for longer than six months. - Includes ref to 1996 (HIP 1 All Items Print' (in Library DEP/3 4591).

What proposals he has received from Castle Cement in Clitheroe in respect of their plans to burn (a) shredded tyres and (b) waste products other than Cemfuel. - None.

What proposals he has received from Castle Cement in Clitheroe in respect of their plans to burn (a) shredded tyres and (b) waste products other than Cemfuel. - None.

Which 10 district councils, placed in rank order, have the highest percentage of their housing stock built before 1900. - Inc table.

Which 10 district councils, placed in rank order, have the highest percentage of their housing stock built before 1900. - Inc table.

What independent means of verification will be available to ensure that water undertakers (a) maintain the pressure standard and (b) pay £25 to customers who do not receive this service standard as set out in the Water Supply and Sewerage Services (Customer Service Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 1996. - Including figures.

What independent means of verification will be available to ensure that water undertakers (a) maintain the pressure standard and (b) pay £25 to customers who do not receive this service standard as set out in the Water Supply and Sewerage Services (Customer Service Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 1996. - Including figures.

If he will list the sections of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 which are not in force. - Ref to annex to Statutory Instrument No 3056 of 28 November 1996, in Library.

If he will list the sections of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 which are not in force. - Ref to annex to Statutory Instrument No 3056 of 28 November 1996, in Library.

What special training and qualifications in the identification of threatened animals and plants are required for those persons responsible for policing the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976 and how many successful prosecutions have been brought under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976.

What special training and qualifications in the identification of threatened animals and plants are required for those persons responsible for policing the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976 and how many successful prosecutions have been brought under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976.

When he plans to introduce measures to phase out the use of CFCs in aerosols for medical use.

When he plans to introduce measures to phase out the use of CFCs in aerosols for medical use.

What steps he is taking to monitor air quality around the Castle Cement plant in Clitheroe.

What steps he is taking to monitor air quality around the Castle Cement plant in Clitheroe.

What caused the release into the atmosphere of material being processed at SOLREC at Heysham; and what action he has taken to prevent a recurrence.

What caused the release into the atmosphere of material being processed at SOLREC at Heysham; and what action he has taken to prevent a recurrence.

What is the principal cause of the pollution of aquifers in the United Kingdom; and how many have been sterilised since 1990.

What is the principal cause of the pollution of aquifers in the United Kingdom; and how many have been sterilised since 1990.

What reasons were given by Castle Cement for its decision to withdraw its appeal against the conditions imposed by the Environment Agency on the operation of the plant; Castle Cement has undertaken to comply with the conditions set by the Environment Agency relating to the operation of the plant at...

What reasons were given by Castle Cement for its decision to withdraw its appeal against the conditions imposed by the Environment Agency on the operation of the plant; Castle Cement has undertaken to comply with the conditions set by the Environment Agency relating to the operation of the plant at...

How many sites of special scientific interest have been lost or damaged since 1981. - Figs not given. Inc ref to the annual reports of the former Nature Conservancy Council, country agencies and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (in Library).

How many sites of special scientific interest have been lost or damaged since 1981. - Figs not given. Inc ref to the annual reports of the former Nature Conservancy Council, country agencies and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (in Library).

How many sites of special scientific interest have been compulsorily purchased using a nature conservation order since 1981. - Inc fact that none.

How many sites of special scientific interest have been compulsorily purchased using a nature conservation order since 1981. - Inc fact that none.

What recent discussions he has had with the British Agrochemicals Association concerning the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/92/EC).

What recent discussions he has had with the British Agrochemicals Association concerning the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/92/EC).