To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if current safety testing regulations for genetically-modified foods include a requirement to test for side effects in humans.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if current safety testing regulations for genetically-modified foods include a requirement to test for side effects in humans.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans there are for the disposal of the genetically-modified crops grown as a result of the full-scale farm trials announced on 21st October. - Includes ref to Dir90/220/EEC.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans there are for the disposal of the genetically-modified crops grown as a result of the full-scale farm trials announced on 21st October. - Includes ref to Dir90/220/EEC.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will comment on the impact of the Government's policy on safety checks on the road-worthiness of vehicles.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will comment on the impact of the Government's policy on safety checks on the road-worthiness of vehicles.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list the dates on which he or his predecessors have exercised the power under Regulation 11(3)(c)(ii) of the Seed (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 1982 (as amended) to require the testing of potato seeds for disease, pest resistance,...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list the dates on which he or his predecessors have exercised the power under Regulation 11(3)(c)(ii) of the Seed (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 1982 (as amended) to require the testing of potato seeds for disease, pest resistance,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to review the UK's policy on sanctions against Pakistan.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to review the UK's policy on sanctions against Pakistan.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the imposition of sanctions on Pakistan by the USA on the prospects of Pakistan signing the Non-Proliferation Agreement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the imposition of sanctions on Pakistan by the USA on the prospects of Pakistan signing the Non-Proliferation Agreement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what was the number of motor coaches stopped by the police forces during the month of September for a vehicle condition check-up, how many (a) were found to have faults and (b) were refused permission to complete...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what was the number of motor coaches stopped by the police forces during the month of September for a vehicle condition check-up, how many (a) were found to have faults and (b) were refused permission to complete...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to mitigate the impact of the new EC crash test standards on the costs of UK-based motor manufacturers. - (Holding answer 4 November 1998).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to mitigate the impact of the new EC crash test standards on the costs of UK-based motor manufacturers. - (Holding answer 4 November 1998).

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what fee is currently paid to the doctor or eye specialist when the Medical Advisor at the DVLA requests that a driver take a sight test to determine his fitness to drive. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what fee is currently paid to the doctor or eye specialist when the Medical Advisor at the DVLA requests that a driver take a sight test to determine his fitness to drive. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, under the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulation 1996, what assumptions underlie the estimate of the savings if the work were undertaken by opticians.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, under the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulation 1996, what assumptions underlie the estimate of the savings if the work were undertaken by opticians.

SI 1998/2726 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 16 November 1998.

SI 1998/2726 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 16 November 1998.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what plans he has extend the period of tests required for genetically modified seeds. - Inc ref to Environmental Protection Act 1990. (Holding answer 3 November 1998).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what plans he has extend the period of tests required for genetically modified seeds. - Inc ref to Environmental Protection Act 1990. (Holding answer 3 November 1998).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what steps he proposes to take to harmonise the current trial procedures of genetically-modified crops in the United Kingdom with those carried out in Europe. - Inc ref to Environmental Protection Act 1990, EU Directives 70/457/EEC and 70/458/EEC. (Holding answer 3...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what steps he proposes to take to harmonise the current trial procedures of genetically-modified crops in the United Kingdom with those carried out in Europe. - Inc ref to Environmental Protection Act 1990, EU Directives 70/457/EEC and 70/458/EEC. (Holding answer 3...

Statement on when they plan to publish their response to the Human Genetics Advisory Commission's report on 'The Implications of Genetic Testing for Insurance'. [HL3761]. - Inc ref to response in Lib.

Statement on when they plan to publish their response to the Human Genetics Advisory Commission's report on 'The Implications of Genetic Testing for Insurance'. [HL3761]. - Inc ref to response in Lib.

Statement on when the Government plans to publish its response to the Human Genetics Advisory Commission's report on The Implications of Genetic Testing for Insurance. - Includes ref to response in Library.

Statement on when the Government plans to publish its response to the Human Genetics Advisory Commission's report on The Implications of Genetic Testing for Insurance. - Includes ref to response in Library.

Statement on 30 July (HC Deb., cols. 621-630), what progress has been made on genetically modified crops. - Including ref to consultation documents, in Library. [HL 3508].

Statement on 30 July (HC Deb., cols. 621-630), what progress has been made on genetically modified crops. - Including ref to consultation documents, in Library. [HL 3508].

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what proportion of imported animal carcases is tested for the presence of hormones. - Inc figures.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what proportion of imported animal carcases is tested for the presence of hormones. - Inc figures.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what checks are in place to establish that meat containing pre-slaughter tranquillisers is not being imported into Britain. - Inc ref to Dir90/675/EEC.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what checks are in place to establish that meat containing pre-slaughter tranquillisers is not being imported into Britain. - Inc ref to Dir90/675/EEC.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the cost of offering free sight tests to all people of Afro-Caribbean origin resident in the United Kingdom who are currently not exempt from payment. - Inc figs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the cost of offering free sight tests to all people of Afro-Caribbean origin resident in the United Kingdom who are currently not exempt from payment. - Inc figs.