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 Culture, Media and Sport, how many representations have been made to her expressing concern about the process used by Camelot when selecting outlets for Lotto terminals; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many representations have been made to her expressing concern about the process used by Camelot when selecting outlets for Lotto terminals; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has held with Camelot on the purchase and supply of National Lottery terminals to (a) newsagents and (b) shops in the UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has held with Camelot on the purchase and supply of National Lottery terminals to (a) newsagents and (b) shops in the UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action the Government has taken or will be taking to tackle violence against retail staff.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action the Government has taken or will be taking to tackle violence against retail staff.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many voluntary shops are operating, broken down by local authority area; and what financial or other help the Department has provided in each case. - Inc tables and figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many voluntary shops are operating, broken down by local authority area; and what financial or other help the Department has provided in each case. - Inc tables and figures.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the work of the Housing Above Shops Task Force.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the work of the Housing Above Shops Task Force.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his Department's latest estimate is of the number of residential units available for conversion from unused commercial space above shops to residential properties.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his Department's latest estimate is of the number of residential units available for conversion from unused commercial space above shops to residential properties.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many off-licences have been revoked in each of the last 10 years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many off-licences have been revoked in each of the last 10 years. - Inc table.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Consideration of Lords amendments. Amendment to Lords amendment No 1 debated and withdrawn. Lords amendment No 1 agreed to. Lords amendments 2-6 agreed to.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Consideration of Lords amendments. Amendment to Lords amendment No 1 debated and withdrawn. Lords amendment No 1 agreed to. Lords amendments 2-6 agreed to.

Draft SI on Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) and Police Reform Act 2002 (Modification) (SI 2004/2540). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) and Police Reform Act 2002 (Modification) (SI 2004/2540). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Motion that the House resolve itself into Committee. Agreed to on question. Lords Committee stage. Clauses 1,4,5 agreed to. Clauses 2,3 agreed to as amended. Title as amended agreed to. Bill reported with amendments (HL Bill 111 2003/04).

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Motion that the House resolve itself into Committee. Agreed to on question. Lords Committee stage. Clauses 1,4,5 agreed to. Clauses 2,3 agreed to as amended. Title as amended agreed to. Bill reported with amendments (HL Bill 111 2003/04).

(Pursuant to reply on 10.03.2004 at 418 c1572W) To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the progress made towards local crime reduction targets in each area participating in the Small Retailers in Deprived Areas scheme. (Figure corrected.)

(Pursuant to reply on 10.03.2004 at 418 c1572W) To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the progress made towards local crime reduction targets in each area participating in the Small Retailers in Deprived Areas scheme. (Figure corrected.)

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the Whole House (HL).

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the Whole House (HL).

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many claims the Inland Revenue has received under the capital allowances for flats above shops scheme; how many UK residents have benefited from the 100 per cent. capital allowance for renovation or conversion space above shops or other commercial premises to provide...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many claims the Inland Revenue has received under the capital allowances for flats above shops scheme; how many UK residents have benefited from the 100 per cent. capital allowance for renovation or conversion space above shops or other commercial premises to provide...

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps are being taken to (a) identify and (b) reduce the number of Lottery retailers who are selling Lottery products to under 16 year olds.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps are being taken to (a) identify and (b) reduce the number of Lottery retailers who are selling Lottery products to under 16 year olds.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she last met representatives of Virsa; and if she will make a statement of what help is now forthcoming to that organisation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she last met representatives of Virsa; and if she will make a statement of what help is now forthcoming to that organisation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the withdrawal of its vital villages scheme and its potential impact of the continuation of voluntary shop initiatives in rural areas; what funding schemes are available for voluntary shops.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the withdrawal of its vital villages scheme and its potential impact of the continuation of voluntary shop initiatives in rural areas; what funding schemes are available for voluntary shops.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Committee stage first sitting. Clauses 1 to 5 agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Committee stage first sitting. Clauses 1 to 5 agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Queens recommendation signified. Debate on money resolution. Agreed to on question.

Christmas Day (Trading) Bill. Queens recommendation signified. Debate on money resolution. Agreed to on question.