To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps she will take to protect those on lower incomes from the effects of recent increases in gas and electricity prices; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps she will take to protect those on lower incomes from the effects of recent increases in gas and electricity prices; and if she will make a statement.

At what rates the energy companies generating power from turbines in the River Thames are permitted by OFGEM to sell power to (a) Windsor Castle; and (b) other customers. [HL 4917].

At what rates the energy companies generating power from turbines in the River Thames are permitted by OFGEM to sell power to (a) Windsor Castle; and (b) other customers. [HL 4917].

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what bulk discounts the National Health Service receives from drug companies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what bulk discounts the National Health Service receives from drug companies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she last met representatives of the dairy industry to discuss the price of milk. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she last met representatives of the dairy industry to discuss the price of milk. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the impact on the greetings card industry of the Royal Mail's proposals to move to size-based pricing. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the impact on the greetings card industry of the Royal Mail's proposals to move to size-based pricing. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has entered into with supermarkets and co-operatives regarding the farm-gate price of liquid milk; and what the responses of those companies have been.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has entered into with supermarkets and co-operatives regarding the farm-gate price of liquid milk; and what the responses of those companies have been.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to assist in stabilising fuel prices; and if he will make a statement.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to assist in stabilising fuel prices; and if he will make a statement.

Whether they have considered the issue of a £5 coin of size and weight comparable to that of the disused half-crown coin; and what, in terms of buying power, was the equivalent in 1939 to the present £5; and whether it is the case that not all shopkeepers and banks...

Whether they have considered the issue of a £5 coin of size and weight comparable to that of the disused half-crown coin; and what, in terms of buying power, was the equivalent in 1939 to the present £5; and whether it is the case that not all shopkeepers and banks...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action is being taken to ensure that Ford's transfer pricing policies do not distort the financial position of Jaguar, with particular reference to the Browns Lane plant. - It has not proved posible to respond to my hon. Friend...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action is being taken to ensure that Ford's transfer pricing policies do not distort the financial position of Jaguar, with particular reference to the Browns Lane plant. - It has not proved posible to respond to my hon. Friend...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the impact of the rise in UK gas prices on UK manufacturers of fluorochemicals. - It has not proved possible to respond to the hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the impact of the rise in UK gas prices on UK manufacturers of fluorochemicals. - It has not proved possible to respond to the hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how much natural gas was used in the UK in the last year for which figures are available; how much was burned in power stations; how much was used for domestic and industrial heating; and what the effect of the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how much natural gas was used in the UK in the last year for which figures are available; how much was burned in power stations; how much was used for domestic and industrial heating; and what the effect of the...

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what the average purchase price of a right to buy (a) flat and (b) house in England was in (i) 1997 and (ii) the last year for which figures are available. - Inc table.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what the average purchase price of a right to buy (a) flat and (b) house in England was in (i) 1997 and (ii) the last year for which figures are available. - Inc table.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what the average discount applied to a right to buy (a) flat and (b) house in England was in (i) 1997 and (ii) the last year for which figures are available. - Inc table.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what the average discount applied to a right to buy (a) flat and (b) house in England was in (i) 1997 and (ii) the last year for which figures are available. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what comparative assesment she has made of the wholesale gas price in (a) the UK and (b) other major EU economies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what comparative assesment she has made of the wholesale gas price in (a) the UK and (b) other major EU economies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what advice she has received from the Office of Fair Trading regarding advice for local authorities on minimum pricing schemes in licensed premises; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what advice she has received from the Office of Fair Trading regarding advice for local authorities on minimum pricing schemes in licensed premises; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to (a) make the Retailer Code of Practice more effective in protecting dairy farmers in Northern Ireland from price cuts imposed by retailers on their milk suppliers and (b) extend the Retailer Code of Practice to cover...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to (a) make the Retailer Code of Practice more effective in protecting dairy farmers in Northern Ireland from price cuts imposed by retailers on their milk suppliers and (b) extend the Retailer Code of Practice to cover...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the farm-gate price of milk in Lancashire was at the most recent date for which information is available. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the farm-gate price of milk in Lancashire was at the most recent date for which information is available. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what estimate she has made of the cost to businesses of adapting or purchasing new franking machines to cope with the proposals of the Royal Mail to move to size-based pricing; what plans she has to inform consumers of the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what estimate she has made of the cost to businesses of adapting or purchasing new franking machines to cope with the proposals of the Royal Mail to move to size-based pricing; what plans she has to inform consumers of the...