To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans Ofcom has for a system of licensing access to the radio spectrum for the programme making and special events industry; what assessment he has made of the impact of the digital switchover on the UK entertainment industry; what...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans Ofcom has for a system of licensing access to the radio spectrum for the programme making and special events industry; what assessment he has made of the impact of the digital switchover on the UK entertainment industry; what...

When the follow-up survey to the 2004 MORI poll into live music, announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will be commissioned.

When the follow-up survey to the 2004 MORI poll into live music, announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will be commissioned.

When the current research by Ipsos-MORI, which was commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will be published.

When the current research by Ipsos-MORI, which was commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will be published.

What proportion of pubs, bars and restaurants have received live music permission since the coming into force of the Licensing Act 2003.

What proportion of pubs, bars and restaurants have received live music permission since the coming into force of the Licensing Act 2003.

I rise this evening to present a petition that was gathered by my constituent Mrs. Teresa Kulkarni. I had an Adjournment debate last night, as you know, Mr. Speaker, and I pointed out that Teresa Kulkarni raised a staggering 129,387 signatures on her petition, which was delivered to No. 10...

I rise this evening to present a petition that was gathered by my constituent Mrs. Teresa Kulkarni. I had an Adjournment debate last night, as you know, Mr. Speaker, and I pointed out that Teresa Kulkarni raised a staggering 129,387 signatures on her petition, which was delivered to No. 10...

Public petition from Mrs. Teresa Kulkarni and others for legislation to restrict fireworks to licensed displays only at fixed times of the year and to prevent the sale of fireworks to ordinary unlicensed individuals. (To be circulated with the Vote)

Public petition from Mrs. Teresa Kulkarni and others for legislation to restrict fireworks to licensed displays only at fixed times of the year and to prevent the sale of fireworks to ordinary unlicensed individuals. (To be circulated with the Vote)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many doormen have (a) applied for and (b) been issued with a security industry authority licence since the Licensing Act 2003 came into force; what the backlog is for licences; what the cost of the individual is of acquiring...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many doormen have (a) applied for and (b) been issued with a security industry authority licence since the Licensing Act 2003 came into force; what the backlog is for licences; what the cost of the individual is of acquiring...

Whether the exclusion under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 which applies to agricultural contractors who are providing an agricultural service and whose workers operate machinery would include an agency which supplies relief milkers to dairy farmers.

Whether the exclusion under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 which applies to agricultural contractors who are providing an agricultural service and whose workers operate machinery would include an agency which supplies relief milkers to dairy farmers.

These are technical amendments to ensure consistency with the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.

These are technical amendments to ensure consistency with the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.

Lords amendment No. 66 deals with: "““Functions in connection with entry under section 19””." It set out powers including the power to"““inspect an animal found on the premises””," the power to"““remove a carcass””" and the power to"““take a photograph of anything on the premises.””" However, I do not see a...

Lords amendment No. 66 deals with: "““Functions in connection with entry under section 19””." It set out powers including the power to"““inspect an animal found on the premises””," the power to"““remove a carcass””" and the power to"““take a photograph of anything on the premises.””" However, I do not see a...

Under Lords amendment No. 64, a warrant may authorise persons to accompany an inspector. Will the Minister clarify whether the warrant will have to specify the names of such people? Will he also clarify whether a person accompanying an inspector will need to identify himself, as the inspector will have...

Under Lords amendment No. 64, a warrant may authorise persons to accompany an inspector. Will the Minister clarify whether the warrant will have to specify the names of such people? Will he also clarify whether a person accompanying an inspector will need to identify himself, as the inspector will have...

I thought perhaps that if the Minister gave way to me, his brain might catch up with him—and it has.

I thought perhaps that if the Minister gave way to me, his brain might catch up with him—and it has.

Perhaps the right hon. Lady will be able to help me.

Perhaps the right hon. Lady will be able to help me.

I beg to move, That this House agrees with the Lords in the said amendment.

I beg to move, That this House agrees with the Lords in the said amendment.

With leave of the House, I should like to respond first to the hon. Member for Leominster (Bill Wiggin). I am afraid that I cannot confirm whether a person will need to be named in the circumstances that he outlined. However, under paragraph 3, the warrant holder will have to...

With leave of the House, I should like to respond first to the hon. Member for Leominster (Bill Wiggin). I am afraid that I cannot confirm whether a person will need to be named in the circumstances that he outlined. However, under paragraph 3, the warrant holder will have to...

I am pleased with inclusion of the provision whereby a person may appeal an order of a magistrates court and be reimbursed of expenses incurred, but I have a few questions for the Minister. Why are the Government using amendments Nos. 26 and 47 to change the term ““costs”” to...

I am pleased with inclusion of the provision whereby a person may appeal an order of a magistrates court and be reimbursed of expenses incurred, but I have a few questions for the Minister. Why are the Government using amendments Nos. 26 and 47 to change the term ““costs”” to...

Mr. Cardew put up his hands to protect his face, but he suffered such severe burns that he was unable to call the police himself. A Northamptonshire police spokesman said:"““Not only was this a careless and stupid act, it underlines the danger that fireworks in the wrong hands can injure...

Mr. Cardew put up his hands to protect his face, but he suffered such severe burns that he was unable to call the police himself. A Northamptonshire police spokesman said:"““Not only was this a careless and stupid act, it underlines the danger that fireworks in the wrong hands can injure...

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Norfolk (Mr. Bellingham) not only on securing tonight’s debate but on making such an excellent speech. I also congratulate his constituent, Teresa Kulkarni, who has done tremendous work in collecting such a large number of signatures on, I believe, her second...

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Norfolk (Mr. Bellingham) not only on securing tonight’s debate but on making such an excellent speech. I also congratulate his constituent, Teresa Kulkarni, who has done tremendous work in collecting such a large number of signatures on, I believe, her second...

The hon. Gentleman is right. Several surveys have been carried out recently. For example, in the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for Kettering, the Kettering Evening Telegraph organised a similar poll, which showed that the overwhelming majority of people wanted an outright ban. Many surveys and polls have...

The hon. Gentleman is right. Several surveys have been carried out recently. For example, in the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for Kettering, the Kettering Evening Telegraph organised a similar poll, which showed that the overwhelming majority of people wanted an outright ban. Many surveys and polls have...

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that a poll carried out by the BBC in the north-west of England showed that 92 per cent. of people believed that there should be a total ban on the sale of fireworks, except those for organised licensed events?

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that a poll carried out by the BBC in the north-west of England showed that 92 per cent. of people believed that there should be a total ban on the sale of fireworks, except those for organised licensed events?