To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress has been made in developing a sustainable development strategy for health. - Inc ref to http://www.doh.gov.uk/sustainabledevelopment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress has been made in developing a sustainable development strategy for health. - Inc ref to http://www.doh.gov.uk/sustainabledevelopment.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what powers (a) police officers and (b) firemen have to require decontamination of members of the public in the event of chemical or biological attack in the UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what powers (a) police officers and (b) firemen have to require decontamination of members of the public in the event of chemical or biological attack in the UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 20th March, 401 c884W, on chemical and biological weapons, what estimate has been made of the individual useable minimum and maximum lifetime, given the varying degrees of initial purity and differing storage conditions, of (a) wet form...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 20th March, 401 c884W, on chemical and biological weapons, what estimate has been made of the individual useable minimum and maximum lifetime, given the varying degrees of initial purity and differing storage conditions, of (a) wet form...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which local authorities have challenged Network Rail's assumption that they have permitted development rights to erect their 20 metre high masts on Railtrack land; and whether local authorities have been successful in insisting that planning permission must be sought.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which local authorities have challenged Network Rail's assumption that they have permitted development rights to erect their 20 metre high masts on Railtrack land; and whether local authorities have been successful in insisting that planning permission must be sought.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether planning permission is required for the erection of 20 metre high telecom masts on Railtrack and Network Rail land - Inc ref to General Permitted Development Order.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether planning permission is required for the erection of 20 metre high telecom masts on Railtrack and Network Rail land - Inc ref to General Permitted Development Order.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what procedures there are to monitor whether a terminally ill patient has received an assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia from (a) a member of the health care team and (b) a family member.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what procedures there are to monitor whether a terminally ill patient has received an assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia from (a) a member of the health care team and (b) a family member.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many NHS-funded training programmes provide guidance on dealing with patient requests for a medically assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many NHS-funded training programmes provide guidance on dealing with patient requests for a medically assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what procedures are in place for NHS Direct staff dealing with patients' enquiries relating to assisted suicides or voluntary euthanasia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what procedures are in place for NHS Direct staff dealing with patients' enquiries relating to assisted suicides or voluntary euthanasia.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hand-held chemical agent monitors are available in each police force. - Includes no figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hand-held chemical agent monitors are available in each police force. - Includes no figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans the Government has to assess the number of workers exposed to second hand smoke in the workplace.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans the Government has to assess the number of workers exposed to second hand smoke in the workplace.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate the Government has made of the useable lifetime of (a) anthrax (wet form), (b) smallpox, (c) Vx and (d) mustard gas; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate the Government has made of the useable lifetime of (a) anthrax (wet form), (b) smallpox, (c) Vx and (d) mustard gas; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what emergency planning has been undertaken in preparation for a chemical or biological attack in the UK; and if he will make a statement about the state of preparedness of the (a) emergency services and (b) local authority services. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what emergency planning has been undertaken in preparation for a chemical or biological attack in the UK; and if he will make a statement about the state of preparedness of the (a) emergency services and (b) local authority services. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what advice is given to employers about provision of smoke free working and rest areas for employees.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what advice is given to employers about provision of smoke free working and rest areas for employees.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how small local schemes will be funded following the creation of the single housing pot, with particular reference to schemes outside the areas earmarked for housing expansion or housing market renewals.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how small local schemes will be funded following the creation of the single housing pot, with particular reference to schemes outside the areas earmarked for housing expansion or housing market renewals.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what stocks of antibiotics have been made available for the treatment of infected populations in the event of a biological attack.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what stocks of antibiotics have been made available for the treatment of infected populations in the event of a biological attack.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what steps are being taken to monitor the quality of judicial decisions, with particular reference to those of the Court of Protection.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what steps are being taken to monitor the quality of judicial decisions, with particular reference to those of the Court of Protection.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what complaints procedure is in place in the event of the Public Guardianship Office breaching its charter.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what complaints procedure is in place in the event of the Public Guardianship Office breaching its charter.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the findings of the exceptional tracking exercise on the additional investment in cancer services will be published (a) in full and (b) on his Department's website; if his Department will use the findings of the exceptional tracking exercise on the additional...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the findings of the exceptional tracking exercise on the additional investment in cancer services will be published (a) in full and (b) on his Department's website; if his Department will use the findings of the exceptional tracking exercise on the additional...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proportion of doctors in accident and emergency departments are junior doctors. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proportion of doctors in accident and emergency departments are junior doctors. - Inc table.

To ask the Solicitor General, pursuant to her Answer of 7th February, Official Report, column 468W, on the Suicide Act 1961, if she will answer with reference to section 2(4) of the Act.

To ask the Solicitor General, pursuant to her Answer of 7th February, Official Report, column 468W, on the Suicide Act 1961, if she will answer with reference to section 2(4) of the Act.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proportion of stroke patients were treated in a stroke unit for the minimum effective time in the last three months. - Inc fact that we do not routinely collect the info requested and ref to http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/strokeaudit01-02.pdf.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proportion of stroke patients were treated in a stroke unit for the minimum effective time in the last three months. - Inc fact that we do not routinely collect the info requested and ref to http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/strokeaudit01-02.pdf.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information he has collected about cancellations of rail services by First North Western Trains during the past twelve months. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information he has collected about cancellations of rail services by First North Western Trains during the past twelve months. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what (a) monitoring and (b) research has been conducted by or for his Department on long waiting times for genito-urinary medicine services; if he will make a statement on the investment by his Department on GUM clinics; and how the investment will...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what (a) monitoring and (b) research has been conducted by or for his Department on long waiting times for genito-urinary medicine services; if he will make a statement on the investment by his Department on GUM clinics; and how the investment will...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of how many individuals make contributions to health cash plans operated by non-profit-distributing organisations; and what assessment he has made of the impact on the charitable giving policies of such funds of recent changes in their tax treatment.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of how many individuals make contributions to health cash plans operated by non-profit-distributing organisations; and what assessment he has made of the impact on the charitable giving policies of such funds of recent changes in their tax treatment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the final guidance from his Department for local authority scrutiny committees on health issues will be published; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the final guidance from his Department for local authority scrutiny committees on health issues will be published; and if he will make a statement.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many complaints have been received in the past year by the Investment Ombudsman; how many have been upheld; and what the terms of reference are of the Ombudsman. - Inc ref to Annual Report by the Financial Ombudsman Service, gives an analysis...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many complaints have been received in the past year by the Investment Ombudsman; how many have been upheld; and what the terms of reference are of the Ombudsman. - Inc ref to Annual Report by the Financial Ombudsman Service, gives an analysis...

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what requirement is made of public entertainment outlets to ensure that first aid treatment is available during opening hours; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what requirement is made of public entertainment outlets to ensure that first aid treatment is available during opening hours; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on progress towards an action plan for reducing sudden death by epilepsy; what guidance he gives to consultants of patients with epilepsy to ensure that those patients are fully informed about the risks of sudden death...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on progress towards an action plan for reducing sudden death by epilepsy; what guidance he gives to consultants of patients with epilepsy to ensure that those patients are fully informed about the risks of sudden death...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the impact on long-term conditions, with particular reference to eczema, psoriasis and acne, if they are omitted from the National Service Framework on long-term conditions. - Including figures, ref to Action on Dermatology - Good Practice...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the impact on long-term conditions, with particular reference to eczema, psoriasis and acne, if they are omitted from the National Service Framework on long-term conditions. - Including figures, ref to Action on Dermatology - Good Practice...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans the Government has for increasing (a) the numbers of carers and (b) the effective use of respite care for the disabled. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans the Government has for increasing (a) the numbers of carers and (b) the effective use of respite care for the disabled. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what percentage of workers reported that their workplace was smoke-free in 2001; how many workers in England and Wales have been exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke in the workplace (a) regularly and (b) occasionally in each year since 1997. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what percentage of workers reported that their workplace was smoke-free in 2001; how many workers in England and Wales have been exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke in the workplace (a) regularly and (b) occasionally in each year since 1997. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research her Department has undertaken on sources of indoor air pollution.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research her Department has undertaken on sources of indoor air pollution.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to ensure that mainstream programmes and targeted initiatives have (a) a focus on disabled children and young people and (b) targets and indicators monitored as part of Opportunities for All. - Including figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to ensure that mainstream programmes and targeted initiatives have (a) a focus on disabled children and young people and (b) targets and indicators monitored as part of Opportunities for All. - Including figure.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans there are to review housing policy to meet the needs of disabled children. - Includes figures and ref to Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans there are to review housing policy to meet the needs of disabled children. - Includes figures and ref to Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Treasury to establish a minimum income standard which includes targeted support to meet the costs of caring for a disabled child. - Includes figures and ref to 'Opportunity for all - fourth annual...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Treasury to establish a minimum income standard which includes targeted support to meet the costs of caring for a disabled child. - Includes figures and ref to 'Opportunity for all - fourth annual...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to make an economic analysis of the investment required to ensure that government programmes aimed at lifting children out of poverty reach disabled children. - Inc figures.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to make an economic analysis of the investment required to ensure that government programmes aimed at lifting children out of poverty reach disabled children. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many rail season ticket holders have had to suffer cancellations because of the withdrawal of services by First North Western Trains in the last 12 months. - This information is not available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many rail season ticket holders have had to suffer cancellations because of the withdrawal of services by First North Western Trains in the last 12 months. - This information is not available.

To ask the Solicitor General, what processes will be used to achieve clarification of policy, and to produce guidelines, with respect to section 2(4) of the Suicide Act 1961. - (Holding answer 4 February 2003).

To ask the Solicitor General, what processes will be used to achieve clarification of policy, and to produce guidelines, with respect to section 2(4) of the Suicide Act 1961. - (Holding answer 4 February 2003).

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what work is being done to ensure that stroke patients receive rapid assessment and appropriate treatment. - (Holding answer 22 January 2003).

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what work is being done to ensure that stroke patients receive rapid assessment and appropriate treatment. - (Holding answer 22 January 2003).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent changes have taken place or are planned to funding arrangements for freight on the railways; and if he will make a statement on his Department's strategy for increasing rail freight on Britain's rail network. - Includes ref to report on...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent changes have taken place or are planned to funding arrangements for freight on the railways; and if he will make a statement on his Department's strategy for increasing rail freight on Britain's rail network. - Includes ref to report on...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Includes table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Includes table.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his Answer of 4th December 2002, Official Report, column 887W, concerning neighbourhood renewal status, what guidelines are issued to or requirements made of local authorities in receipt of neighbourhood renewal status funds about expenditure of such money; and if he will make...

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his Answer of 4th December 2002, Official Report, column 887W, concerning neighbourhood renewal status, what guidelines are issued to or requirements made of local authorities in receipt of neighbourhood renewal status funds about expenditure of such money; and if he will make...

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to introduce the same rights of appeal for objectors and applicants within the planning system.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to introduce the same rights of appeal for objectors and applicants within the planning system.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of days lost from the UK workplace due to stress; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures and ref to 2001-02 survey of Self-reported Work-related Illness.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of days lost from the UK workplace due to stress; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures and ref to 2001-02 survey of Self-reported Work-related Illness.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with other ministers to ensure that no Government strategy impacts adversely on child poverty. - Inc ref to 'Opportunity for all - (the fourth annual report'.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with other ministers to ensure that no Government strategy impacts adversely on child poverty. - Inc ref to 'Opportunity for all - (the fourth annual report'.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to meet the housing needs of (a) homeless children and (b) families with children living in poor housing. - Includes ref to Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation (England) Order 2002 and Homelessness Act 2002 and figures.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to meet the housing needs of (a) homeless children and (b) families with children living in poor housing. - Includes ref to Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation (England) Order 2002 and Homelessness Act 2002 and figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Including table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by her Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Including table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, on what statistical baseline from laboratory reports in 2000 the Food Standards Agency has based its target for reduction of food-borne illness; and what the most recent performance statistics are in relation to this target.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, on what statistical baseline from laboratory reports in 2000 the Food Standards Agency has based its target for reduction of food-borne illness; and what the most recent performance statistics are in relation to this target.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many CAMHS consultants are employed in the NHS in each health authority. - Includes tables.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many CAMHS consultants are employed in the NHS in each health authority. - Includes tables.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) discretionary payments on account and (b) crisis loan alignment payments were made to applicants for benefit who faced hardship while their benefit application was being considered in the last four years for which figures are available; and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) discretionary payments on account and (b) crisis loan alignment payments were made to applicants for benefit who faced hardship while their benefit application was being considered in the last four years for which figures are available; and...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions. - Inc table.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to develop a housing poverty indicator to enable the development of more accurate evidence-based policies.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to develop a housing poverty indicator to enable the development of more accurate evidence-based policies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what has been spent on the Food Standards Agency's food hygiene campaign; and how much money has been allocated for the campaign over the next five years. - Includes figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what has been spent on the Food Standards Agency's food hygiene campaign; and how much money has been allocated for the campaign over the next five years. - Includes figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research projects focusing on (a) the link between physical activity and the development of breast cancer, (b) diet and the development of breast cancer and (c) breast cancer prevention his Department is funding; and if he will make a statement. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research projects focusing on (a) the link between physical activity and the development of breast cancer, (b) diet and the development of breast cancer and (c) breast cancer prevention his Department is funding; and if he will make a statement. -...

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to (a) increase supply and (b) improve standards in the private rented sector, and to enable it to play a bigger role in meeting housing need.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to (a) increase supply and (b) improve standards in the private rented sector, and to enable it to play a bigger role in meeting housing need.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many Statutory Instruments subject to negative procedure made by his Department (a) came into force and (b) were considered by a delegated legislation committee in each of the last three sessions.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues to ensure that information on the placement of families in temporary accommodation is shared among statutory agencies across local authority boundaries, with particular reference to (a) housing departments, (b) education authorities, (c) social services, (d) primary...

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues to ensure that information on the placement of families in temporary accommodation is shared among statutory agencies across local authority boundaries, with particular reference to (a) housing departments, (b) education authorities, (c) social services, (d) primary...

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to ensure that the increased funding announced in the Spending Review 2002 is used to provide good quality social housing for rent. Inc figures.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to ensure that the increased funding announced in the Spending Review 2002 is used to provide good quality social housing for rent. Inc figures.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has (a) to increase the supply of affordable housing in areas of shortage and (b) to make changes to reduce the loss of housing stock through the Right to Buy. - Inc ref to 18 July 2002, 389 c438.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has (a) to increase the supply of affordable housing in areas of shortage and (b) to make changes to reduce the loss of housing stock through the Right to Buy. - Inc ref to 18 July 2002, 389 c438.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the rates of delayed discharge were for health authorities in each of the last four quarters in the areas of (a) 3* social services, (b) 2* social services, (c) 1* social services and (d) 0* social services; which 3* social services...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the rates of delayed discharge were for health authorities in each of the last four quarters in the areas of (a) 3* social services, (b) 2* social services, (c) 1* social services and (d) 0* social services; which 3* social services...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the availability of the Depo-Provera injection; what the effect is of the level of availability; and what steps his Department is taking in response.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the availability of the Depo-Provera injection; what the effect is of the level of availability; and what steps his Department is taking in response.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much money has been spent by the Government on sexual health in each of the last six years. - Includes table and fact that prior to development of the sexual health and HIV strategy there was no central department budget for...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much money has been spent by the Government on sexual health in each of the last six years. - Includes table and fact that prior to development of the sexual health and HIV strategy there was no central department budget for...