What consideration he has given to the proposed UNEP Biological Diversification Convention.

What consideration he has given to the proposed UNEP Biological Diversification Convention.

To give full details of all contracts awarded in last year by HM inspectorate of pollution to private consultants, university depts & other bodies & include value of each contract, research/analysis to be undertaken & duration of contract - Inc table

To give full details of all contracts awarded in last year by HM inspectorate of pollution to private consultants, university depts & other bodies & include value of each contract, research/analysis to be undertaken & duration of contract - Inc table

What steps are being taken to investigate use of the sea as a carbon sink to mitigate effects upon global warming of carbon dioxide releases

What steps are being taken to investigate use of the sea as a carbon sink to mitigate effects upon global warming of carbon dioxide releases

To comment on DOE response to findings of recent scientific research on specific impact of human activity on climatic changes. (Failed OPQ).

To comment on DOE response to findings of recent scientific research on specific impact of human activity on climatic changes. (Failed OPQ).

What assessment he has made of the implication for research relating to the development of policies on the environment of the reduction of the Aculeate Hymonoptera section at the Natural History Museum. (Holding answer 19 June 1990).

What assessment he has made of the implication for research relating to the development of policies on the environment of the reduction of the Aculeate Hymonoptera section at the Natural History Museum. (Holding answer 19 June 1990).

What representations DOE has received from the President of Linnean Society on effects of cuts in research on palaeontological reference collections at natural history museum on scientific research to underpin development of current policies on the environment.

What representations DOE has received from the President of Linnean Society on effects of cuts in research on palaeontological reference collections at natural history museum on scientific research to underpin development of current policies on the environment.

What support HMG are giving to proposals for a European Community centre of studies of climatic change; & to comment on results of discussions held in Madrid for this purpose.

What support HMG are giving to proposals for a European Community centre of studies of climatic change; & to comment on results of discussions held in Madrid for this purpose.

What contribution UK is making to scientific assessment of global climate change. - Incls figures for research.

What contribution UK is making to scientific assessment of global climate change. - Incls figures for research.

What role is played by DOE & UK scientists in the EC MIRAGE programme on the migration of radionuclides in the environment; & what benefits are expected to accrue from this programme for the UK.

What role is played by DOE & UK scientists in the EC MIRAGE programme on the migration of radionuclides in the environment; & what benefits are expected to accrue from this programme for the UK.

To comment on progress made in EC climatology & natural hazards research programme; & how many institutions from the UK currently participate in EPOCH.

To comment on progress made in EC climatology & natural hazards research programme; & how many institutions from the UK currently participate in EPOCH.

How much is being spent by Nirex in current financial year on research into safe disposal of nuclear waste; & how much is being spent in US & Sweden on similar work in this financial year.

How much is being spent by Nirex in current financial year on research into safe disposal of nuclear waste; & how much is being spent in US & Sweden on similar work in this financial year.

To give volume of non-nuclear radioactive waste accepted at Drigg for each of last 5 years; & what % came from hospitals, research & development operations, land decontamination & other sources & what are the expected global levels in volume for next 3 years. - Incls ref to BNFL annual...

To give volume of non-nuclear radioactive waste accepted at Drigg for each of last 5 years; & what % came from hospitals, research & development operations, land decontamination & other sources & what are the expected global levels in volume for next 3 years. - Incls ref to BNFL annual...

To give volume of non-nuclear radioactive waste disposed of otherwise than at Drigg for each of last 5 years; & what % came from hospitals, research & development operations, land decontamination & other sources; & what are expected global levels in volume for next 3 years.

To give volume of non-nuclear radioactive waste disposed of otherwise than at Drigg for each of last 5 years; & what % came from hospitals, research & development operations, land decontamination & other sources; & what are expected global levels in volume for next 3 years.

What decisions have been taken by Council of Ministers on 1989-92 STEP framework programme initiative on environmental protection & 1989-92 EPOCH framework programme on climatology & natural hazards.

What decisions have been taken by Council of Ministers on 1989-92 STEP framework programme initiative on environmental protection & 1989-92 EPOCH framework programme on climatology & natural hazards.

What % of radiation from artificial nuclides entering North Sea emanates from wastes from nuclear power industry, radioisotope production, uses of radioactivity in medicine, teaching & research operations, fall-out from nuclear weapons testing & fall-out from other sources. - Includes ref to "Quality Status of the North Sea" (1987) &...

What % of radiation from artificial nuclides entering North Sea emanates from wastes from nuclear power industry, radioisotope production, uses of radioactivity in medicine, teaching & research operations, fall-out from nuclear weapons testing & fall-out from other sources. - Includes ref to "Quality Status of the North Sea" (1987) &...

What scientific evidence will be used to formulate proposals to reduce carbon dioxide emissions following Environment Council meeting of 28 Nov

What scientific evidence will be used to formulate proposals to reduce carbon dioxide emissions following Environment Council meeting of 28 Nov

To list organisations which have supported DOE & Criticised in writing proposals for changes in Nature Conservancy Council; & what representations there have been from Mr Derek Ratcliffe on the future of science in the Nature Conservancy Council

To list organisations which have supported DOE & Criticised in writing proposals for changes in Nature Conservancy Council; & what representations there have been from Mr Derek Ratcliffe on the future of science in the Nature Conservancy Council

What consideration has been given to conclusion contained in Select Committee on Science & Technology report on greenhouse effect about Govt abandonment of research into fast reactor technology; UK commitment to the proposal for a successor satellite to ERS1 (ERS2); & Govts commitment to the ocean drilling programme beyond 1991

What consideration has been given to conclusion contained in Select Committee on Science & Technology report on greenhouse effect about Govt abandonment of research into fast reactor technology; UK commitment to the proposal for a successor satellite to ERS1 (ERS2); & Govts commitment to the ocean drilling programme beyond 1991

What advice has been received from the Nature Conservancy Council re existing science & policy issues at a national level & to place a copy in Library. - Includes ref to "Proposed Reorganisation of NCC: Policy & Science Issues" in Library (DEP 5396).

What advice has been received from the Nature Conservancy Council re existing science & policy issues at a national level & to place a copy in Library. - Includes ref to "Proposed Reorganisation of NCC: Policy & Science Issues" in Library (DEP 5396).

To give details of progress in establishing a design of concrete mixes which would not be susceptible to alkali silica reaction.

To give details of progress in establishing a design of concrete mixes which would not be susceptible to alkali silica reaction.