Further to their answer of 1st July (WA 87) on rat infestation in British homes, whether they can confirm that responsibility for this question lies with the local authorities and not with the water companies.

Further to their answer of 1st July (WA 87) on rat infestation in British homes, whether they can confirm that responsibility for this question lies with the local authorities and not with the water companies.

SI 1996/2469 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1997.

SI 1996/2469 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1997.

SI 1996/2278 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 September 1996. (S.184).

SI 1996/2278 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 September 1996. (S.184).

Statement on further guidance on the use of performance bonds and guarantees in relation to the letting of local government contracts governed by the compulsory competitive tendering regime. - Inc fact that list of responses to the consultation proposals placed in the Library (DEP/3 3751).

Statement on further guidance on the use of performance bonds and guarantees in relation to the letting of local government contracts governed by the compulsory competitive tendering regime. - Inc fact that list of responses to the consultation proposals placed in the Library (DEP/3 3751).

Statement on when he will respond to the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Litter.

Statement on when he will respond to the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Litter.

Statement on when he expects to receive the report from the Working Group on Residential Care Home Registration Procedures. - Includes fact that working group recently submitted its report and copies will be placed in Library. (in library as DEP/3 3851).

Statement on when he expects to receive the report from the Working Group on Residential Care Home Registration Procedures. - Includes fact that working group recently submitted its report and copies will be placed in Library. (in library as DEP/3 3851).

How many people are currently registered as homeless with local housing authorities. - Figs not given. Inc ref to "Households found accommodation under the homelessness provisions of the 1985 Housing Act 1985: England" (in Library).

How many people are currently registered as homeless with local housing authorities. - Figs not given. Inc ref to "Households found accommodation under the homelessness provisions of the 1985 Housing Act 1985: England" (in Library).

What resources he plans to make available to local authorities to enable them to implement recommendations arising from reports produced under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995.

What resources he plans to make available to local authorities to enable them to implement recommendations arising from reports produced under the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995.

Waste prevention. Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 187 1995/96). To be read second time on 15 October.

Waste prevention. Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 187 1995/96). To be read second time on 15 October.

How many (a) households, (b) pensioners and (c) families with children (i) were presented and (ii) were accepted as homeless in (1) York, (2) North Yorkshire, (3) yorkshire and Hunberside and (4) England in each year since 1979. - Inc tables.

How many (a) households, (b) pensioners and (c) families with children (i) were presented and (ii) were accepted as homeless in (1) York, (2) North Yorkshire, (3) yorkshire and Hunberside and (4) England in each year since 1979. - Inc tables.

Housing Bill. Lords amendments considered, some agreed to, one as amended, some disagreed to, some amendments made in lieu of Lords amendments.

Housing Bill. Lords amendments considered, some agreed to, one as amended, some disagreed to, some amendments made in lieu of Lords amendments.

What are the total aggregate costs to her Department of administration, oversight, audit and other regulation of each of the non-departmental public bodies, agencies and similar bodies sponsored by her Department. - Inc figure.

What are the total aggregate costs to her Department of administration, oversight, audit and other regulation of each of the non-departmental public bodies, agencies and similar bodies sponsored by her Department. - Inc figure.

Adjournment debate on government guidance to local authorities on their responsibilities.

Adjournment debate on government guidance to local authorities on their responsibilities.

Housing Bill. Lords third reading debate. Debate on amendments and motion that Bill do now pass. Passed on question. Sent to Commons with amendments.

Housing Bill. Lords third reading debate. Debate on amendments and motion that Bill do now pass. Passed on question. Sent to Commons with amendments.

If she will list the total number of full-time equivalent staff in her Department engaged in the administration, oversight, audit and other regulation of local authority activities within the responsibility of her Department, excluding that undertaken by OFSTED, indicating the division within her Department which has responsibility for each activity....

If she will list the total number of full-time equivalent staff in her Department engaged in the administration, oversight, audit and other regulation of local authority activities within the responsibility of her Department, excluding that undertaken by OFSTED, indicating the division within her Department which has responsibility for each activity....

What are the total costs to her Department of the administration, oversight, audit and other regulation of all local authority activities within its responsibility, excluding work undertaken by OFSTED. - Figs not given.

What are the total costs to her Department of the administration, oversight, audit and other regulation of all local authority activities within its responsibility, excluding work undertaken by OFSTED. - Figs not given.

Draft SIs on local authorities (contracting out of tax billing, collection and enforcement-functions) and local authorities (contracting out of investment functions). Lords debate on motion to approve . Agreed to on question.

Draft SIs on local authorities (contracting out of tax billing, collection and enforcement-functions) and local authorities (contracting out of investment functions). Lords debate on motion to approve . Agreed to on question.

Draft SIs on local authorities (contracting out of tax billing collection and enforcement functions and contracting out of investment functions). Debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SIs on local authorities (contracting out of tax billing collection and enforcement functions and contracting out of investment functions). Debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.