How many people have had eye tests in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Will write and copy of letter placed in Library.

How many people have had eye tests in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Will write and copy of letter placed in Library.

Statement on the present position on the availability of information from the Prison Service mandatory drug testing programme. - Includes fact that as a result of internal checking, a number of errors have been found in the information held centrally. The Prison Service have commissioned the National Addiction Centre to...

Statement on the present position on the availability of information from the Prison Service mandatory drug testing programme. - Includes fact that as a result of internal checking, a number of errors have been found in the information held centrally. The Prison Service have commissioned the National Addiction Centre to...

Statement on the present position the availability of information from the Prison Service mandatory drug testing programme.

Statement on the present position the availability of information from the Prison Service mandatory drug testing programme.

How many samples of discharge have been taken by the Environment Agency since 1st April 1996 in Stoke on Trent North; of these, how many showed a breach of discharge consent under the Water Resources Act 1991; and in each case what was the nature of the breach.

How many samples of discharge have been taken by the Environment Agency since 1st April 1996 in Stoke on Trent North; of these, how many showed a breach of discharge consent under the Water Resources Act 1991; and in each case what was the nature of the breach.

If he will place in the Library a copy of (a) the contract between the Ministry of Agriculture and Electrophoretics International covering work to develop a diagnostic test for BSE and (b) a copy of the evaluation made of that work. - (Holding answer 17 March 1997).

If he will place in the Library a copy of (a) the contract between the Ministry of Agriculture and Electrophoretics International covering work to develop a diagnostic test for BSE and (b) a copy of the evaluation made of that work. - (Holding answer 17 March 1997).

What account he has taken of (a) the case of Kenneth McGinley and EE v United Kingdom and (b) the ensuing Report of the Europe Commission of Human Rights in determining his policy towards compensating participants in the nuclear test programme.

What account he has taken of (a) the case of Kenneth McGinley and EE v United Kingdom and (b) the ensuing Report of the Europe Commission of Human Rights in determining his policy towards compensating participants in the nuclear test programme.

When he will publish the consultative document on the land ranges rationalisation at Eskmeals, Shoeburyness and Pendine.

When he will publish the consultative document on the land ranges rationalisation at Eskmeals, Shoeburyness and Pendine.

How much was paid to Electrophoretics International by his Department for work to find a diagnostic test for BSE. - No money was paid to Electrophoretics International as the Ministry had not commissioned any work from it.

How much was paid to Electrophoretics International by his Department for work to find a diagnostic test for BSE. - No money was paid to Electrophoretics International as the Ministry had not commissioned any work from it.

Which companies and research bodies have been commissioned by his Department to undertake work into finding a diagnostic test for BSE. - Includes list.

Which companies and research bodies have been commissioned by his Department to undertake work into finding a diagnostic test for BSE. - Includes list.

What evaluation he has made of (a) the work to find a diagnostic test for BSE which was conducted for his Department by Electrophoretics International and (b) the value for money of that work. - Electrophoretics International has not been commissioned to conduct work for MAFF, and no payment has...

What evaluation he has made of (a) the work to find a diagnostic test for BSE which was conducted for his Department by Electrophoretics International and (b) the value for money of that work. - Electrophoretics International has not been commissioned to conduct work for MAFF, and no payment has...

What meetings took place between Ministers and officials of his Department and board members and officials of Electrophoretics International (a) prior to the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE being let, (b) during the life of the contract and (c) after the expiration date of the contract.

What meetings took place between Ministers and officials of his Department and board members and officials of Electrophoretics International (a) prior to the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE being let, (b) during the life of the contract and (c) after the expiration date of the contract.

On what basis the contract between the Ministry of Agriculture and Electrophoretics International for research into a diagnostic test for BSE was tendered; how many other tenders were received; and what involvement Ministers had in the decision to let the contract to Electrophoretics International.

On what basis the contract between the Ministry of Agriculture and Electrophoretics International for research into a diagnostic test for BSE was tendered; how many other tenders were received; and what involvement Ministers had in the decision to let the contract to Electrophoretics International.

When the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE with Electrophoretics International ended; for what reasons it was not renewed; and what plans he has for further contracts with the company.

When the contract for research into a diagnostic test for BSE with Electrophoretics International ended; for what reasons it was not renewed; and what plans he has for further contracts with the company.

SI 1997/818 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1997.

SI 1997/818 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 April 1997.

If he will comment on the likely date of recommendations from DERA about the future of testing and firing ranges; and if he will list his own powers to review such recommendations.

If he will comment on the likely date of recommendations from DERA about the future of testing and firing ranges; and if he will list his own powers to review such recommendations.

Where the radiation level records of British service personnel compiled during Britain's nuclear test programme on Christmas Island are currently located; if, and on whose authority, any have been destroyed; and what reason was given to the European Commission on Human Rights for not making these records available to them...

Where the radiation level records of British service personnel compiled during Britain's nuclear test programme on Christmas Island are currently located; if, and on whose authority, any have been destroyed; and what reason was given to the European Commission on Human Rights for not making these records available to them...

If he will list the facilities for the testing and firing of ammunition which can be provided in the Shoeburyness ranges and which cannot be provided in any other United Kingdom range; and if he will comment on the significance of the uniqueness of those facilities. - Text of letter...

If he will list the facilities for the testing and firing of ammunition which can be provided in the Shoeburyness ranges and which cannot be provided in any other United Kingdom range; and if he will comment on the significance of the uniqueness of those facilities. - Text of letter...

What proportion of the random drug tests carried out in prisons in England and Wales were positive in (a) April to June 1996, (b) July to September 1996 and (c) October to December 1996. - Includes text of letter from AJ Pearson of Prison Service Agency and no figures given....

What proportion of the random drug tests carried out in prisons in England and Wales were positive in (a) April to June 1996, (b) July to September 1996 and (c) October to December 1996. - Includes text of letter from AJ Pearson of Prison Service Agency and no figures given....

National Health Service (Primary Care) Bill (HL). Report stage and third reading debate. Agreed to on question. Passed with amendments.

National Health Service (Primary Care) Bill (HL). Report stage and third reading debate. Agreed to on question. Passed with amendments.

What plans he has to incorporate random drug testing in the Prison Service Key Performance Indicator for Mandatory Drug Testing. - Including text of letter from Hugh Taylor of the Prison Service Agency.

What plans he has to incorporate random drug testing in the Prison Service Key Performance Indicator for Mandatory Drug Testing. - Including text of letter from Hugh Taylor of the Prison Service Agency.