What research they are aware of on the ability to transfer the gene that fixes nitrogen in the soil, known to be present in maize and clover, the wheat, barley and oats. [HL 2865].

What research they are aware of on the ability to transfer the gene that fixes nitrogen in the soil, known to be present in maize and clover, the wheat, barley and oats. [HL 2865].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 31 March (49WA), on how many occasions in each of the last two years rails of the permanent way through the Severn rail tunnel have been found to be cracked or damaged; and on how many occasions it has been...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 31 March (49WA), on how many occasions in each of the last two years rails of the permanent way through the Severn rail tunnel have been found to be cracked or damaged; and on how many occasions it has been...

Further to the Written Answers by the Lord Whitty on 16 March (95WA) and 31 March (49WA), what legal responsibility they had to retain copies of all reports of (a) weekend surveys, (b) detailed quarterly surveys and (c) annual reviews of the Severn rail tunnel in each of the last...

Further to the Written Answers by the Lord Whitty on 16 March (95WA) and 31 March (49WA), what legal responsibility they had to retain copies of all reports of (a) weekend surveys, (b) detailed quarterly surveys and (c) annual reviews of the Severn rail tunnel in each of the last...

Whether they will list all research completed on the efficacy of, and comparisons between (a) lead shot, (b) steel shot and (c) bismuth shot as used or proposed for use in shotgun cartridges or for fishing line weights for use by anglers; and whether they will place copies of all...

Whether they will list all research completed on the efficacy of, and comparisons between (a) lead shot, (b) steel shot and (c) bismuth shot as used or proposed for use in shotgun cartridges or for fishing line weights for use by anglers; and whether they will place copies of all...

Whether they will list all research and case histories involving autopsies on deaths or injuries allegedly caused by the ingestion of lead shot by birds of all types; what evidence they have which enables them to differentiate between the lead shot used in shotgun cartridges and the lead shot weights...

Whether they will list all research and case histories involving autopsies on deaths or injuries allegedly caused by the ingestion of lead shot by birds of all types; what evidence they have which enables them to differentiate between the lead shot used in shotgun cartridges and the lead shot weights...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty (HL 1299), whether the precautions taken to prevent the escape of transportation of pollen by any means from genetically modified crop trial areas are sufficient, and what are the mesh sizes of netting used to enclose such crops. [HL 1766].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty (HL 1299), whether the precautions taken to prevent the escape of transportation of pollen by any means from genetically modified crop trial areas are sufficient, and what are the mesh sizes of netting used to enclose such crops. [HL 1766].

What information they have on the cause of (a) the rise in height of the Indian Ocean; and (b) the destruction of coral reefs in that area and elsewhere; and what representations they are making to overseas governments on the basis of this knowledge. [HL 1698].

What information they have on the cause of (a) the rise in height of the Indian Ocean; and (b) the destruction of coral reefs in that area and elsewhere; and what representations they are making to overseas governments on the basis of this knowledge. [HL 1698].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 4 March, 597 c194WA, whether following the proposed closures of the Severn rail tunnel for maintenance purposes, they will list the total journey times of all trains diverted via Gloucester on each occasion when diversions occur; whether passengers are transported...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 4 March, 597 c194WA, whether following the proposed closures of the Severn rail tunnel for maintenance purposes, they will list the total journey times of all trains diverted via Gloucester on each occasion when diversions occur; whether passengers are transported...

Whether they will list the total journey times for all intercity trains from or via Cardiff to Paddington rail terminal which have been diverted via Gloucester as a result of closure of the Severn rail tunnel in each of the last three years. [HL 1771]. - Disproportionate cost.

Whether they will list the total journey times for all intercity trains from or via Cardiff to Paddington rail terminal which have been diverted via Gloucester as a result of closure of the Severn rail tunnel in each of the last three years. [HL 1771]. - Disproportionate cost.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 16 March, 598 c95WA, whether they will place copies in the library of all reports of (a) weekend surveys; (b) detailed quarterly surveys; and (c) annual reviews of the Severn rail tunnel in each of the last fifteen years, and...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 16 March, 598 c95WA, whether they will place copies in the library of all reports of (a) weekend surveys; (b) detailed quarterly surveys; and (c) annual reviews of the Severn rail tunnel in each of the last fifteen years, and...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 16 March, 598 c95WA, whether the Health and Safety Executive will request test borings into (a) the wall linings and (b) the strata and detritus behind the walls of the Severn Tunnel. [HL 1768].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 16 March, 598 c95WA, whether the Health and Safety Executive will request test borings into (a) the wall linings and (b) the strata and detritus behind the walls of the Severn Tunnel. [HL 1768].

In each of the last 10 years in which responsibility lay with the British Railways Board, what contracts of projects in connection with the maintenance of the Severn rail tunnel were outsourced. [HL 1488].

In each of the last 10 years in which responsibility lay with the British Railways Board, what contracts of projects in connection with the maintenance of the Severn rail tunnel were outsourced. [HL 1488].

What precautions are being taken to prevent the escape of genetically modified (GM) material from the controlled trial areas of GM crops, in particular with respect to the escape of brassica pollen into the natural environment where mutation could be established with brassica weeds. [HL 1299]. - Includes ref to...

What precautions are being taken to prevent the escape of genetically modified (GM) material from the controlled trial areas of GM crops, in particular with respect to the escape of brassica pollen into the natural environment where mutation could be established with brassica weeds. [HL 1299]. - Includes ref to...

What is the estimated increase in time for rail passenger traffic to traverse the Severn Estuary upon closure of the Severn rail tunnel; and what speed restriction will be imposed on intercity passenger traffic diverted via the Stroud line. [HL 1410]. - Inc figures.

What is the estimated increase in time for rail passenger traffic to traverse the Severn Estuary upon closure of the Severn rail tunnel; and what speed restriction will be imposed on intercity passenger traffic diverted via the Stroud line. [HL 1410]. - Inc figures.

What plans the Health and Safety Executive has in conjunction with Railtrack to undertake test borings into the structure and stability of the Severn rail tunnel walls, the strata and the detritus behind the walls; and what plans they have to close the Severn rail tunnel until a full examination...

What plans the Health and Safety Executive has in conjunction with Railtrack to undertake test borings into the structure and stability of the Severn rail tunnel walls, the strata and the detritus behind the walls; and what plans they have to close the Severn rail tunnel until a full examination...

In each of the last 10 years, what contract of projects in connection with the maintenance of the Severn Tunnel have been awarded to or undertaken by Railtrack; what was the value of these contracts or projects; and what was the nature of the maintenance involved. [HL 1300].

In each of the last 10 years, what contract of projects in connection with the maintenance of the Severn Tunnel have been awarded to or undertaken by Railtrack; what was the value of these contracts or projects; and what was the nature of the maintenance involved. [HL 1300].

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Hayman on 19 November 1997 (83-4WA), which kit car and replica car manufacturers received Single Vehicle Approval by 30 July 1998, giving the date of approval and re-test where appropriate; which manufacturers have not yet received approval, but have submitted for a...

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Hayman on 19 November 1997 (83-4WA), which kit car and replica car manufacturers received Single Vehicle Approval by 30 July 1998, giving the date of approval and re-test where appropriate; which manufacturers have not yet received approval, but have submitted for a...

What steps they are taking to ensure that all vehicles produced or constructed, which are submitted for single vehicle approval testing under the Motor Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 1996 for use on highways, also comply with the appropriate standards of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1996. [HL 3232].

What steps they are taking to ensure that all vehicles produced or constructed, which are submitted for single vehicle approval testing under the Motor Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 1996 for use on highways, also comply with the appropriate standards of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1996. [HL 3232].

When they expect to produce a consolidated and definitive Single Vehicle Approval Regulations Manual, following the coming into force of the regulations on 1 July. [HL 3234].

When they expect to produce a consolidated and definitive Single Vehicle Approval Regulations Manual, following the coming into force of the regulations on 1 July. [HL 3234].

In which countries of the European Union a Vehicle Inspectorate, British National Type Approval, Ministers Approval Certificate is accepted for first registration in one of those EU countries of a vehicle produced in the UK; and re-registration in another member state of the EU of a vehicle produced or constructed,...

In which countries of the European Union a Vehicle Inspectorate, British National Type Approval, Ministers Approval Certificate is accepted for first registration in one of those EU countries of a vehicle produced in the UK; and re-registration in another member state of the EU of a vehicle produced or constructed,...