Statement when the Arbitration Act 1996 will come into force. - Includes fact that made an order to bring the main provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996 into force on 31 January 1997. The new Act will apply to all arbitration proceedings which are commenced on or after 31 January,...

Statement when the Arbitration Act 1996 will come into force. - Includes fact that made an order to bring the main provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996 into force on 31 January 1997. The new Act will apply to all arbitration proceedings which are commenced on or after 31 January,...

What is his policy with regard to the import of Brazilian mahogany into the United Kingdom.

What is his policy with regard to the import of Brazilian mahogany into the United Kingdom.

Withdrawal of employment rights. Seventh opposition day debate (first part). Motion negatived on division (237 to 284). Amendment agreed to on question.

Withdrawal of employment rights. Seventh opposition day debate (first part). Motion negatived on division (237 to 284). Amendment agreed to on question.

What is his estimate of the total cost for himself and other departmental ministers for each year since 1991-92, including the current year of (a) overseas travel and accommodation expenses of ministers and their advisers, (b) car and chauffeuring costs of ministers, (c) ministerial security costs and (d) domestic travel...

What is his estimate of the total cost for himself and other departmental ministers for each year since 1991-92, including the current year of (a) overseas travel and accommodation expenses of ministers and their advisers, (b) car and chauffeuring costs of ministers, (c) ministerial security costs and (d) domestic travel...

What steps he is taking to strengthen consumer protection legislation as it relates to liquidation sales and similar sales. - The Government have no plans to change consumer protection law as it relates to liquidation and similar sales.

What steps he is taking to strengthen consumer protection legislation as it relates to liquidation sales and similar sales. - The Government have no plans to change consumer protection law as it relates to liquidation and similar sales.

Statement about performance targets for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 1995-96.

Statement about performance targets for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 1995-96.

What amount of computer hardware and software has been purchased by his Department for the purposes of implementing the provisions of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992. - None.

What amount of computer hardware and software has been purchased by his Department for the purposes of implementing the provisions of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992. - None.

What expenditure has been incurred by his Department (a) up to 31st December 1993 and (b) since 1st January 1994 in making preparations, including the purchase of equipment, for the implementation of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992. - Inc figs.

What expenditure has been incurred by his Department (a) up to 31st December 1993 and (b) since 1st January 1994 in making preparations, including the purchase of equipment, for the implementation of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992. - Inc figs.

What arrangements are in place for the setting up of appeals tribunals under the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992; and how many departmental officials and staff were engaged in work related to the setting up of these tribunals on 1st April.

What arrangements are in place for the setting up of appeals tribunals under the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992; and how many departmental officials and staff were engaged in work related to the setting up of these tribunals on 1st April.

How many officials of his Department were engaged in work related to the implementation of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992 on 31st December 1993; and how many officials continue to be engaged in work related to the implementation of this Act.

How many officials of his Department were engaged in work related to the implementation of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992 on 31st December 1993; and how many officials continue to be engaged in work related to the implementation of this Act.

On how many occasions since the decision to suspend the operation of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992 pending a desision of the European Court of Justice he or other Ministers have met representatives of the Scottish fishing industry to discuss alternative conservation strategies.

On how many occasions since the decision to suspend the operation of the Sea Fisheries (Conservation) Act 1992 pending a desision of the European Court of Justice he or other Ministers have met representatives of the Scottish fishing industry to discuss alternative conservation strategies.

Statement about performance targets for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 1994-95. - Includes figures.

Statement about performance targets for the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency for 1994-95. - Includes figures.

What guidance he has issued about the effect of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 on the transfer of pension rights in services in his Department which are subject to contracting out. - Ref to 237 c1010W.

What guidance he has issued about the effect of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 on the transfer of pension rights in services in his Department which are subject to contracting out. - Ref to 237 c1010W.

If the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 will apply to employees of regional and district authorities affected by the reorganisation of local government if they transfer to the employment of the proposed new authorities.

If the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 will apply to employees of regional and district authorities affected by the reorganisation of local government if they transfer to the employment of the proposed new authorities.

If he will publish for each service that has been market-tested in his Department in 1993 (a) the cost of the testing process, including consultancy costs, (b) the result of the test, (c) the name of the successful contractor, (d) the value and duration of the contract, (e) the number...

If he will publish for each service that has been market-tested in his Department in 1993 (a) the cost of the testing process, including consultancy costs, (b) the result of the test, (c) the name of the successful contractor, (d) the value and duration of the contract, (e) the number...

If he will list all those services or functions contracted out in his Department and Agencies, since November 1991, in which the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 were not applied. - Inc list & fact that information on services & functions contracted out since Nov 1991 but...

If he will list all those services or functions contracted out in his Department and Agencies, since November 1991, in which the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 were not applied. - Inc list & fact that information on services & functions contracted out since Nov 1991 but...

What action has been taken by Her Majesty's Government in the light of the initiatives produced by the United Kingdom Forest Charter.

What action has been taken by Her Majesty's Government in the light of the initiatives produced by the United Kingdom Forest Charter.

How much his Department spent on legal advice regarding the implications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 for the market testing programme. - Inc fact that not possible to disaggregate cost of advice from totality of legal advice on all market-testing matters.

How much his Department spent on legal advice regarding the implications of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 for the market testing programme. - Inc fact that not possible to disaggregate cost of advice from totality of legal advice on all market-testing matters.

Statement on the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 to the market testing of public services in Scotland. Inc fact that Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has today placed in Library guidance on the implications for market testing of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection...

Statement on the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 to the market testing of public services in Scotland. Inc fact that Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has today placed in Library guidance on the implications for market testing of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection...

If he will place in the Library copies of all circulars and other advice issued by his Department concerning the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 and the Acquired Rights directive. - Includes ref to NHS in Scotland management executive advice in the Library. (Holding answer 8.3.93).

If he will place in the Library copies of all circulars and other advice issued by his Department concerning the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 and the Acquired Rights directive. - Includes ref to NHS in Scotland management executive advice in the Library. (Holding answer 8.3.93).