My Lords, could we not provide statutory protection of a national scheme for individuals acting as service providers and the needy, whereby individuals—perhaps even neighbours —acting as volunteer service providers, could take on responsibility for arranging appointments and performing other designated life tasks? This would all be under clearly defined model arrangements, thereby relieving pressure on statutory providers. There is an army of volunteers out there, but many are wary of liability. A national scheme could complement existing charity arrangements.

My Lords, could we not provide statutory protection of a national scheme for individuals acting as service providers and the needy, whereby individuals—perhaps even neighbours —acting as volunteer service providers, could take on responsibility for arranging appointments and performing other designated life tasks? This would all be under clearly defined model arrangements, thereby relieving pressure on statutory providers. There is an army of volunteers out there, but many are wary of liability. A national scheme could complement existing charity arrangements.

My Lords, is the Minister aware that in 2003, when there was a Division in this House on this very matter, the whole of the Conservative Benches voted in favour of not only pre-charge anonymity but anonymity post-trial in the event that someone was found innocent, and up to conviction in the event that they were found guilty? If that is the case, how can the Minister possibly sustain the position that the Government are now taking on the Bill going through Parliament?

My Lords, is the Minister aware that in 2003, when there was a Division in this House on this very matter, the whole of the Conservative Benches voted in favour of not only pre-charge anonymity but anonymity post-trial in the event that someone was found innocent, and up to conviction in the event that they were found guilty? If that is the case, how can the Minister possibly sustain the position that the Government are now taking on the Bill going through Parliament?

In so far as, in 2003, the Conservative Benches voted in the way they did, why do not Ministers arrange for a free vote on pre-charge anonymity on Monday, which is the lesser position?

In so far as, in 2003, the Conservative Benches voted in the way they did, why do not Ministers arrange for a free vote on pre-charge anonymity on Monday, which is the lesser position?

Lords statement on what the outcome was of the Employment Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council held on 1-2 December. [HL 444].

Lords statement on what the outcome was of the Employment Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council held on 1-2 December. [HL 444].

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his oral Answer of 14th February, Official Report, 344 c598, on witness protection, when he referred the comments of the honourable Member for Workington to the Chief Constable of Lancashire.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his oral Answer of 14th February, Official Report, 344 c598, on witness protection, when he referred the comments of the honourable Member for Workington to the Chief Constable of Lancashire.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what police protection has been provided for the home of Mr Stephan Kock at public expense; and when such protection was provided. - No police protection has ever been provided at the home of Mr Stephen Kock.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what police protection has been provided for the home of Mr Stephan Kock at public expense; and when such protection was provided. - No police protection has ever been provided at the home of Mr Stephen Kock.

To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what plans she has to introduce measures for the approval of diagnostic and remedial computer equipment marketed for dealing with millennium compliance; and if she will introduce measures to regulate mis-selling by software companies.

To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what plans she has to introduce measures for the approval of diagnostic and remedial computer equipment marketed for dealing with millennium compliance; and if she will introduce measures to regulate mis-selling by software companies.

What representations she has received from retail newsagents on difficulties being faced due to unregulated competition; what proposals she has for regulation of the newspaper retail supply trade; what plans he has to introduce amendments to the Restrictive Trade Practices Acts in respect of retail newsagents.

What representations she has received from retail newsagents on difficulties being faced due to unregulated competition; what proposals she has for regulation of the newspaper retail supply trade; what plans he has to introduce amendments to the Restrictive Trade Practices Acts in respect of retail newsagents.

To what extent Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations) 1981 would apply to employees transferred under programmes of privatisation at GCHQ.

To what extent Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations) 1981 would apply to employees transferred under programmes of privatisation at GCHQ.

What proposals he has for the privatisation of individual services at GCHQ; and to what extent privatisation will include contracts for employees providing (a) greater and (b) reduced employment rights relative to those enjoyed by existing GCHQ directly employed staff.

What proposals he has for the privatisation of individual services at GCHQ; and to what extent privatisation will include contracts for employees providing (a) greater and (b) reduced employment rights relative to those enjoyed by existing GCHQ directly employed staff.

If he will institute a comprehensive technical survey of the coastline between Flimby and Silloth with a view to establishing the scale of coastal erosion arising from tidal action in poor weather conditions. - Inc ref to 240 c77W.

If he will institute a comprehensive technical survey of the coastline between Flimby and Silloth with a view to establishing the scale of coastal erosion arising from tidal action in poor weather conditions. - Inc ref to 240 c77W.

What representations he has received from Crosscanonby Parish Council as to coastal erosion on the West Cumbrian coast.

What representations he has received from Crosscanonby Parish Council as to coastal erosion on the West Cumbrian coast.

What assessment he has made as to the extent to which the Governor of the Bank of England's assurances of July 1994 on the monitoring of derivative trading were in the public interest. - (Holding answer 13 March 1995).

What assessment he has made as to the extent to which the Governor of the Bank of England's assurances of July 1994 on the monitoring of derivative trading were in the public interest. - (Holding answer 13 March 1995).

What monies have been spent in West Cumbria on flood protection in the last five years. - Inc figure.

What monies have been spent in West Cumbria on flood protection in the last five years. - Inc figure.

What proposals he has for the funding of flood protection work in the vicinity of Maryport Harbour; & if he will carry out a review of flood prevention arrangements.

What proposals he has for the funding of flood protection work in the vicinity of Maryport Harbour; & if he will carry out a review of flood prevention arrangements.