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To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what support her Department offers to British cigarette manufacturers seeking to develop markets in the developing world.

Asked by

Barry Gardiner (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

138620; 413 c1442W;413 c1438W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the ability of the market to respond to the demand for gas in a 1 in 20 winter peak day in (a) winter 2003-04 and (b) each year up to and including 2009-10...

Asked by

Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

14 November 2003

For answer on

20 November 2003

Answered on

20 November 2003

Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the ability of the market to respond to the demand for gas in a 1 in 20 winter peak day in (a) winter 2003-04 and (b) each year up to and including 2009-10 should supplies from existing and new development projects fall below maximum levels. [139718] Mr. Timms: Earlier this month my Department and Ofgem published the third report by the Joint Energy Security of Supply Working Group ("JESS"). JESS was set up to assess the risks to the UK's future gas and electricity supplies. The JESS report highlights both the level of existing potential gas capacity, and the very significant levels of proven, probable and possible future investments over the next 10 years. It identifies a number of potential supply-side developments, including additional import connections with Norway; new LNG import terminals; more interconnection with continental Europe; upgrades to existing interconnectors; and additional gas storage capacity. The report concludes that the market can respond to the demand for gas in the next decade (including peak gas demand or sustained high demand), by drawing on maximum supplies from existing and proposed new developments, including some of those which at present are less certain. Meanwhile the recent agreement with the Norwegian Government will facilitate the development of projects that could meet some 20 per cent. of UK gas demand from 2007. JESS has also been considering demand-side flexibility, including the responsiveness of the market to high prices at periods of high gas demand. Voluntary reductions in consumption by major consumers, if technically and commercially feasible, could play a significant role in balancing the market in such circumstances. The Government continue to monitor the gas demand and supply situation.

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

139718; 413 c1432W;413 c1428W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what help was given to farmers' markets in England in 2001-02.

Asked by

Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 November 2003

Reference

139041; 413 c890-1W;413 c890W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will list the regional farm produce markets in England. - This info is not held centrally but can be found on www.farmersmarkets.net

Asked by

Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 November 2003

Reference

413 c292-3W;413 c293W; 137274

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will list those livestock auction markets which (a) operated in 1997 and (b) operate. - Inc fact that the list of livestock auction markets operating in 1997 is not readily available.

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

30 October 2003

For answer on

12 November 2003

Answered on

12 November 2003

Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will list those livestock auction markets which (a) operated in 1997 and (b) operate. [136193] Mr. Bradshaw: The list of livestock auction markets operating in 1997 is not readily available. Based principally on information provided by the Livestock Auctioneers Association the lists of livestock auction markets for England and Wales which operate currently and the closures since 1997 are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Operating currently England (99) Acklinton Andoversford Ashford Axminster Bakewell Barnard Castle Beeston Bellingham Bentham Bideford Bishop's Castle Blackmoor Gate Bridgnorth Bristol Broughton-in-Furness Carlisle Chagford Chelford Chippenham Cirencester Claughton-on-Brock Clitheroe Cockermouth Colchester Cutcombe Darlington Derby Exeter Frome Gisburn Hailsham Hallworthy Hatherleigh Hawes Hereford Hexham Highbridge Holsborthy Honiton Hull Kendal Kington Kirkby Stephen Kirkby Thore Lancaster Lazonby Leek Leominster Leyburn Liskeard Longtown Louth Ludlow Maidstone Malton Market Drayton Market Harborough Masham Melton Mowbray Middleton-in-Teesdale Newark Newton Abbot Northallerton Norwich Oswestry Otley(Wharfedale) Ponteland Reading Ross-on-Wye Rothbury Rugby Ruswarp, Nr Whitby St. Austell St. Johns Chapel Salisbury Scots Gap, Morpeth Sedbergh Selby Shaftesbury Shrewsbury Skipton South Molton Stratford-upon-Avon Taunton Tavistock Tenbury Wells Thame Thirsk Thrapston Tow Law Truro Ulverston Uttoxeter Wigton Winslow Wales (40) Abergavenny Aberystwyth Bala Brecon Bryncir Buiith Wells Cardigan Carmarthen Corwen Cowbridge Crymmych Dolgellau Gaerwen Haverfordwest Hay-on-Wye Knighton Lampeter Llandeilo Llandovery Llandysul Llanrwst Llanybydder Machynlleth Mold Neath Newcastle Newport Newtown Penybont Rhayader Emlyn Ruthin Sarn St. Asaph Sennybridge Synod Inn Talgarth Talybont-on- Usk Tregaron Welshpool Whitland Closures since 1997 England (53) Ashbourne Ashburton Avon Banbury Barnstaple Beccles Beverley Beverley Bishop Auckland Brickfields Bridgewater Bury St. Edmunds Cambourne Canterbury Chelmsford Chelmsford Chester Congleton Corby Glen Craven Arms Crewe Driffield Gloucester Goole Grantham Guildford Haslingden Hellifield Helston Hope Kidderminster Kingsbridge Ledbury Lichfield Newport (Salop) Northampton Oakham Otley Penistone Penkridge Penzance Plympton Preston Ripon Rye Sevenoaks Stamford Stokesley Sturminster Tetbury Wadebridge Wetherby Wickham Wales (12) Blackmill Gowerton Kinnerton Llanfair Caereinion Llangadog Llangefni Llanidloes Llanwrtyd Wells Monmouth Pembroke Talycafn Ystrad Aeron _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

12 November 2003

Reference

136193; 413 c298-300W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with representatives from (a) the Meat and Livestock Commission, (b) local authorities and (c) the livestock industry about the (i) extent and (ii) impact of livestock market closures. - (Holding answer 3 November...

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 November 2003

Reference

136192; 412 c563W;412 c569W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many livestock markets there were in 1997, broken down by county; how many of them closed during the foot and mouth outbreak of 2001; how many markets (a) did not open after the outbreak and (b) have...

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 October 2003

Reference

412 c159W;412 c167W; 134404;134406

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the cost of defending the action by the City of London Corporation against New Covent Garden Market.

Asked by

Martin Linton (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 October 2003

Reference

132549; 411 c643W;411 c647W

House

House of Commons

New Covent Garden Market - a follow-up. Environment Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee fifteenth report with proceedings, evidence (HC 901 i-ii not printed separately) and appendices.

Type

Select Committee reports; House of Commons papers; Parliamentary committees

Committee

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Notes

Received 09.10.03

Date

17 September 2003

Reference

HC 901 2002/03

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what measures her Department has taken to promote local trade fairs and farmers' markets in the last 12 months. - Inc figure. (Printed on 08.09.2003 in Bound Volume 410 c291W).

Asked by

John Hayes (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 September 2003

Reference

128246; 410 c463W;410 (Not in Bound Volume)

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Asked by

John Hayes (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 September 2003

Reference

128246; 410 (Not in Daily Part);410 c291W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, by how much energy production from (a) renewable sources, (b) wind and (c) combined heat and power has changed for each year since the introduction of New Electricity Trading Arrangements. - Includes table.

Asked by

Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 September 2003

Reference

126719; 409 c704W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, What plans she has to secure a viable future for the New Covent Garden Markets Authority. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by

Michael Jack (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 July 2003

Reference

126295; 409 c447-8W;409 c448W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what measures she has taken to help intermittent suppliers adversely affected by New Electricity Trading Arrangements.- Inc figures.

Asked by

Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

15 July 2003

For answer on

17 July 2003

Answered on

17 July 2003

John Thurso: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures she has taken to help intermittent suppliers adversely affected by New Electricity Trading Arrangements. [126720] Mr. Timms: There have been a number of refinements to NETA since its implementation in March 2001 that should have helped intermittent generators. These include: Shorter gate closure, implemented in July 2002, has made it easier for all participants to manage their risks, particularly intermittent generators who should be better able to predict their output better one hour ahead of real time. Recent changes to the Balancing and Settlement Code and National Grid's charging methodology were implemented to help smaller generators (many of which are intermittent) by unbundling so-called embedded benefits further. Embedded benefits are those benefits which accrue through not having to use the high voltage electricity transmission grid. These changes allow smaller generators to be paid these benefits directly from National Grid, rather than have to negotiate with electricity suppliers during contract rounds, which enables smaller generators to receive more of the embedded benefits that they create. The Government have always been clear that they support Consolidation and changes which make it easier for larger suppliers to market power on behalf of smaller generators. This gives smaller generators an outlet for their supply, and larger generators have a wider portfolio of power. The way in which energy imbalance prices in the Balancing mechanism are calculated was changed in March 2003 to make them more cost-reflective. This revised the definitions of the System Buy Price and the System Sell Price and has changed the way that National Grid calculates them. Early indications are that it has significantly reduced the spread of imbalance prices, which should be of particular benefit to intermittent generators. The spread of imbalance prices, which was around 20/MWh at the time of the introduction of NETA, was reduced to 0.6/MWh during the week commencing 7 July 2003. Outside of NETA, there have also been further changes that have helped smaller generators. Last November the DTI and Ofgem launched a webportal, on the main Ofgem website, which contains comprehensive guidance for smaller generators to help them understand the market. The recent Energy White Paper further committed to making the administration procedures for the Balancing and Settlement Code more accessible to smaller generators to help them participate more effectively in the market. In the Budget 2002 the Chancellor also announced the completion of the exemption of Good Quality CHP from the climate change levy, thus ensuring that Good Quality CHP used on site, sold direct and sold indirect will be exempt from the levy. The decision recognises the environmental benefits of all Good Quality CHP and has given the CHP sector, which has been hard hit recently by falling electricity prices and rising gas prices, a much needed boost. Finally, the Renewables Obligation was introduced in April 2002, which requires licensed suppliers to buy a specified proportion of their electricity from accredited renewables sources every year. Intermittent generators typically fall into this category and many of them have benefited considerably.

Date

17 July 2003

Reference

126720; 409 c511-2W

House

House of Commons

Williams of Mostyn, Lord

When they propose to introduce legislation to reduce the cost of borrowing in the Northern Ireland energy market sector; and what proposals there are to ensure that customers benefit from that reduction. [HL 3508]. - Ref to 10 July 2003, 651 c48-9WA.

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 July 2003

Reference

HL 3508; 651 c92WA

House

House of Lords

Electricity and Gas (Modification of Standard Conditions of Licences) Order 2003

Draft SI on electricity and gas (modification of standard conditions of licences) (SI 2003/1746). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lead member

Lord Davies of Oldham

Answering member

Baroness Miller of Hendon

Department

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Debates on delegated legislation

Date

11 July 2003

Reference

651 c575-8

House

House of Lords

Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Whether a mechanism to reduce the cost of borrowing in the Northern Ireland energy market remains a priority policy. [HL 3507].

Asked by

Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 July 2003

Reference

HL 3507; 651 c48-9WA

House

House of Lords

Whitty, Lord

Lords statement on when they will announce the livestock movement regime to apply from 1 August 2003. [HL 3731]. - Inc figures and ref to 23 January 2003 CH 348 c20-3WS.

Asked by

Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

2 July 2003

Reference

HL 3731; 650 c117-20WA

House

House of Lords

Written Statement on the animal movements regime

Written Statement on the animal movements regime. (Inc figs and ref to 23 January 2003 398 c20-3WS).

Member

Ben Bradshaw (Labour)

Department

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written statements

Date

2 July 2003

Reference

408 c15-6WS

House

House of Commons

Electricity and Gas (Modification of Standard Conditions of Licences) Order 2003

Draft SI on electricity and gas (modification of standard conditions of licences) (SI 2003/1746). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2002/03).

Type

Debates on delegated legislation; Delegated Legislation Committee proceedings

Notes

Received 02.07.03

Date

1 July 2003

Reference

4th SC on DL

House

House of Commons

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