What action he is taking to tackle poverty and homelessness amongst 16 to 24 year olds. (Failed OPQ) - We are getting the unemployed back to work. In last year's Budget we announced a £700 million package of benefit and employment measures to do just that.

What action he is taking to tackle poverty and homelessness amongst 16 to 24 year olds. (Failed OPQ) - We are getting the unemployed back to work. In last year's Budget we announced a £700 million package of benefit and employment measures to do just that.

What representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Defence about the reduction of arms sales as a contribution to fighting poverty in the developing world.

What representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Defence about the reduction of arms sales as a contribution to fighting poverty in the developing world.

What communications he has had from the President of the World Bank about the priority to be accorded to fighting poverty in the developing world by the developed nations.

What communications he has had from the President of the World Bank about the priority to be accorded to fighting poverty in the developing world by the developed nations.

What commitment Her Majesty's Government have made to encouraging economic and social development in the world's poorest nations as recommended in the 1980 Brandt Report.

What commitment Her Majesty's Government have made to encouraging economic and social development in the world's poorest nations as recommended in the 1980 Brandt Report.

When he received the Scottish Association of Citizens' Advice Bureau report entitled, Poverty by Degrees: Students-The Evidence of Citizens Advice Bureau clients in Scotland; and what he intends to do to rectify the deficiencies identified in it.

When he received the Scottish Association of Citizens' Advice Bureau report entitled, Poverty by Degrees: Students-The Evidence of Citizens Advice Bureau clients in Scotland; and what he intends to do to rectify the deficiencies identified in it.

What conclusions have been reached by his Department with respect to the links between asthma and poverty, with particular reference to poor housing.

What conclusions have been reached by his Department with respect to the links between asthma and poverty, with particular reference to poor housing.

Elimination of poverty. Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading. (Bill 173 1994/95). To be read second time on 20 October.

Elimination of poverty. Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading. (Bill 173 1994/95). To be read second time on 20 October.