How may Green departmental meetings have been held since 26th July; what matters were (a) discussed and (b) decided; and when the next Green ministerial meetings are planned.

How may Green departmental meetings have been held since 26th July; what matters were (a) discussed and (b) decided; and when the next Green ministerial meetings are planned.

What contribution his Department made to the United Kingdom submission on transparency to the Intergovernmental Conference in July; and if he will comment on the impact of the IGC discussions of transparency on his Department's policy. - Ref to 282 c826-7W.

What contribution his Department made to the United Kingdom submission on transparency to the Intergovernmental Conference in July; and if he will comment on the impact of the IGC discussions of transparency on his Department's policy. - Ref to 282 c826-7W.

What assessment he has made of the implications for United Kingdom policy on the use of nuclear weapons of the decision of the International Court of Justice on nuclear weapons. - Will write.

What assessment he has made of the implications for United Kingdom policy on the use of nuclear weapons of the decision of the International Court of Justice on nuclear weapons. - Will write.

How many staff in his Department spend 50 per cent. or more of their time on energy-related matters; and how many of them work on press and publicity and public relations. - Includes figures.

How many staff in his Department spend 50 per cent. or more of their time on energy-related matters; and how many of them work on press and publicity and public relations. - Includes figures.

What factors led to his Department's delayed implementation of the principles published in the Government documents Appraisal and the Environment and Making Markets Work for the Environment; and what has been done to rectify the delay.

What factors led to his Department's delayed implementation of the principles published in the Government documents Appraisal and the Environment and Making Markets Work for the Environment; and what has been done to rectify the delay.

What priority he attaches to the achievement of sustainable patterns of development and the maintenance of long-term green belt boundaries as set out in PPG 13 and PPG 2 when he considers local plans as they relate to the green belt.

What priority he attaches to the achievement of sustainable patterns of development and the maintenance of long-term green belt boundaries as set out in PPG 13 and PPG 2 when he considers local plans as they relate to the green belt.

What (a) discussions and (b) other contact he has had with the World Bank over the implementation of the bank's environmental management and sustainable development programmes; how many officials from his Department are on secondment to the World Bank to work on environmental issues; and if he will make a...

What (a) discussions and (b) other contact he has had with the World Bank over the implementation of the bank's environmental management and sustainable development programmes; how many officials from his Department are on secondment to the World Bank to work on environmental issues; and if he will make a...

What action he is taking to persuade employers to increase rates of pay.

What action he is taking to persuade employers to increase rates of pay.

When he plans to publish his Department's evaluation of the Government Advisory Document, Policy Appraisal and the Environment, as implemented by government departments.

When he plans to publish his Department's evaluation of the Government Advisory Document, Policy Appraisal and the Environment, as implemented by government departments.

What assessment he has made of the implications for the United Kingdom environment policy of ISO 14001 published in September.

What assessment he has made of the implications for the United Kingdom environment policy of ISO 14001 published in September.

What environmental policy initiatives have been launched since 26th July.

What environmental policy initiatives have been launched since 26th July.

What submissions his Department has made to the intergovernmental conference on transparency in regard to environmental policy and information disclosure; and what plans he has for future submissions.

What submissions his Department has made to the intergovernmental conference on transparency in regard to environmental policy and information disclosure; and what plans he has for future submissions.

When he expects to publish the outcome of the Housing Policy Review. - Inc ref to "Building on Success - the Way Ahead" in Library.

When he expects to publish the outcome of the Housing Policy Review. - Inc ref to "Building on Success - the Way Ahead" in Library.

What steps he is taking to promote Government policy in relation to industry.

What steps he is taking to promote Government policy in relation to industry.

Debate on a motion for the adjournment on science policy and human genetics. (Includes ref to HC 41 1994/95, Cm 3061, HC 49, 303, 249 and 643 1995/96, Cm 3306 and Cm 3257).

Debate on a motion for the adjournment on science policy and human genetics. (Includes ref to HC 41 1994/95, Cm 3061, HC 49, 303, 249 and 643 1995/96, Cm 3306 and Cm 3257).

Which sections of the national cycling strategy it is Government policy to implement.

Which sections of the national cycling strategy it is Government policy to implement.

What plans he has to take forward the proposals outlined in the National Cycling Strategy.

What plans he has to take forward the proposals outlined in the National Cycling Strategy.

Main estimates 1996-97 (Class VI, Vote 1). Third estimates day (part two). Motion that a further, revised sum not exceeding £3,083,844,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1997 for expenditure by the Department of the Environment on Housing Revenue Account Subsidy; slum clearance, repairs and other improvements to private housing; payments to the Housing Corporation; the transfer of local authority estates to new landlords; accommodation for the homeless and special needs accommodation; housing management and mobility; rent officers and Rent Assessment Panels; grants for the provision of gypsy sites; grants to home improvement agencies; asylum seekers' special housing grant; for research projects, including European Community programmes; publicity; and for sundry other housing and construction services and project. Question deferred. Resolved.

Main estimates 1996-97 (Class VI, Vote 1). Third estimates day (part two). Motion that a further, revised sum not exceeding £3,083,844,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st...

If he will list the organisations he consulted prior to his speech of 10th July concerning his policy for cycling; and what role he envisages for the National Cycling Forum additional to that already performed by the former Departmental Steering Group in its development of national cycling strategy.

If he will list the organisations he consulted prior to his speech of 10th July concerning his policy for cycling; and what role he envisages for the National Cycling Forum additional to that already performed by the former Departmental Steering Group in its development of national cycling strategy.

Energy policy. Nineteenth opposition day debate (second part). Motion negatived on division (269 to 294). Amendment agreed to on question.

Energy policy. Nineteenth opposition day debate (second part). Motion negatived on division (269 to 294). Amendment agreed to on question.