To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the annual turnover of the British marketing sector was in each year between 1990 and 2005; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the annual turnover of the British marketing sector was in each year between 1990 and 2005; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government which (a) public relations and (b) marketing firms have been hired by her Department and its predecessor since 2002; what the total expenditure was on each firm; and for what purpose each agency was hired.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government which (a) public relations and (b) marketing firms have been hired by her Department and its predecessor since 2002; what the total expenditure was on each firm; and for what purpose each agency was hired.

SI 2006/2916 (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry. Coming into force 4 December 2006 except for Regulation 5 , which comes into force 24 August 2007, regulation 11 which comes into force 16 January 2007 and regulation 12 which comes into force 15 June 2007

SI 2006/2916 (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry. Coming into force 4 December 2006 except for Regulation 5 , which comes into force 24 August 2007, regulation 11 which comes into force 16 January 2007 and regulation 12 which comes into force...

It is an order.

It is an order.

rose tomove, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the England Rural Development Programme (Closure of Project-Based Schemes) Regulations 2006 [45th Report from the Merits Committee.] The noble Baroness said: I start by thanking members of the Merits Committee, which, in its 45th report,...

rose tomove, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the England Rural Development Programme (Closure of Project-Based Schemes) Regulations 2006 [45th Report from the Merits Committee.] The noble Baroness said: I start by thanking members of the Merits Committee, which, in its 45th report,...

That is a very good question but I will have to come back on it at the time. We have to have some contingency plans, but we hope that that will not happen. We are in constant touch with Brussels. I do not want to be negative, but I will...

That is a very good question but I will have to come back on it at the time. We have to have some contingency plans, but we hope that that will not happen. We are in constant touch with Brussels. I do not want to be negative, but I will...

The Minister is being very constructive. If, for any reason, the European Parliament says no to us again, have the Government considered changing their mind? At present, we are the only country to go down the voluntary modulation road, and that will be a competitive disadvantage to English farmers. So...

The Minister is being very constructive. If, for any reason, the European Parliament says no to us again, have the Government considered changing their mind? At present, we are the only country to go down the voluntary modulation road, and that will be a competitive disadvantage to English farmers. So...

I apologise to the House if my voice conks out on me. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Miller of Chilthorne Domer, for raising this important short debate on the order. I think that we are all very disappointed to find ourselves in this situation, and I am...

I apologise to the House if my voice conks out on me. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Miller of Chilthorne Domer, for raising this important short debate on the order. I think that we are all very disappointed to find ourselves in this situation, and I am...

I thank the Minister. He has replied with his normal courtesy and frankness to the questions to which he was able to reply. As he said, some of this is completely out of his hands. I very much enjoyed his description of Rural Development Agency projects as live projects. I...

I thank the Minister. He has replied with his normal courtesy and frankness to the questions to which he was able to reply. As he said, some of this is completely out of his hands. I very much enjoyed his description of Rural Development Agency projects as live projects. I...

I am grateful for the opportunity to respond. Without causing myself further problems, I must say that this is a sorry tale. While I shall do my best to respond to the detailed questions, I shall not be able to go much beyond the detailed Written Statement we issued on...

I am grateful for the opportunity to respond. Without causing myself further problems, I must say that this is a sorry tale. While I shall do my best to respond to the detailed questions, I shall not be able to go much beyond the detailed Written Statement we issued on...

That is fine. In that case, there was some confusion. In the mean time I look forward to hearing the other contributions, and to the Minister’s reply. I beg to move. Moved, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the England Rural Development Programme...

That is fine. In that case, there was some confusion. In the mean time I look forward to hearing the other contributions, and to the Minister’s reply. I beg to move. Moved, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the England Rural Development Programme...

England Rural Development Programme (Closure of Project-Based Schemes) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/2298). Lords debate on motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses room)

England Rural Development Programme (Closure of Project-Based Schemes) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/2298). Lords debate on motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses room)

My Lords, it was very easy to predict that the noble Lord, Lord Taverne, would pray against these regulations, for his views on homeopathy are well known. I declare my interest in that I use homeopathy for minor ailments and as preventive measures. I see a qualified homeopath if I...

My Lords, it was very easy to predict that the noble Lord, Lord Taverne, would pray against these regulations, for his views on homeopathy are well known. I declare my interest in that I use homeopathy for minor ailments and as preventive measures. I see a qualified homeopath if I...

rose to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the regulations, laid before the House on 21 July, be annulled (S.I. 2006/1952). [44th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Lord said: My Lords, I declare an interest as the chairman of a charity, Sense...

rose to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the regulations, laid before the House on 21 July, be annulled (S.I. 2006/1952). [44th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Lord said: My Lords, I declare an interest as the chairman of a charity, Sense...

My Lords, my question for my noble friend the Minister concerns referral to NICE of homeopathic remedies. I should declare my interests as an ex-professor of medicine and ex-president of the Royal College of Physicians. I can well understand the Government’s desire to try with these regulations to remove some...

My Lords, my question for my noble friend the Minister concerns referral to NICE of homeopathic remedies. I should declare my interests as an ex-professor of medicine and ex-president of the Royal College of Physicians. I can well understand the Government’s desire to try with these regulations to remove some...

My Lords, it would be inappropriate to reply to the various issues raised in this debate, but I must make a few very brief points. The intention of this Prayer is not to ban the sale or diffusion of homeopathic products but to stop regulation that allows claims of efficacy...

My Lords, it would be inappropriate to reply to the various issues raised in this debate, but I must make a few very brief points. The intention of this Prayer is not to ban the sale or diffusion of homeopathic products but to stop regulation that allows claims of efficacy...

My Lords, one of the great joys of being a Health Minister in this House is that I am treated to a wide range of views. I am often strongly encouraged to support rather conflicting views. I shall try to confine my remarks to making clear the Government’s role in...

My Lords, one of the great joys of being a Health Minister in this House is that I am treated to a wide range of views. I am often strongly encouraged to support rather conflicting views. I shall try to confine my remarks to making clear the Government’s role in...

My Lords, I declare an interest as a trustee of Sense About Science. I believe that the public damage in these regulations does not lie in the circulation of homeopathic remedies but in the diffusion of the standard for the evaluation of remedies. It seems to me that NICE is...

My Lords, I declare an interest as a trustee of Sense About Science. I believe that the public damage in these regulations does not lie in the circulation of homeopathic remedies but in the diffusion of the standard for the evaluation of remedies. It seems to me that NICE is...

My Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Taverne, has said, if a patient has faith in a remedy, it is perfectly possible for their symptoms to be relieved, so long as they are not serious. If, in addition, the patient is made happy by that, his immune system will work...

My Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Taverne, has said, if a patient has faith in a remedy, it is perfectly possible for their symptoms to be relieved, so long as they are not serious. If, in addition, the patient is made happy by that, his immune system will work...

My Lords, patients tend to use complementary medicine as a supplement to orthodox medicine. There is less emphasis on symptoms and the treatment is usually highly individualised. Whether the treatment is herbal, essential oils, acupuncture or homeopathic, it will be influenced by the patient’s personality and lifestyle as much as...

My Lords, patients tend to use complementary medicine as a supplement to orthodox medicine. There is less emphasis on symptoms and the treatment is usually highly individualised. Whether the treatment is herbal, essential oils, acupuncture or homeopathic, it will be influenced by the patient’s personality and lifestyle as much as...