What progress has been made on the proposals to pedestrianise parts of Trafalgar Square; and when the work will begin. [HL 2247].

What progress has been made on the proposals to pedestrianise parts of Trafalgar Square; and when the work will begin. [HL 2247].

When the feasibility study of pedestrianisation of Trafalgar Square will be completed; and whether this will leave enough time for any public works to be completed in time for the Millennium Celebrations.

When the feasibility study of pedestrianisation of Trafalgar Square will be completed; and whether this will leave enough time for any public works to be completed in time for the Millennium Celebrations.

On how many occasions in the past month practical difficulties have caused the cancellation of passport inspection on Eurostar trains from Paris.

On how many occasions in the past month practical difficulties have caused the cancellation of passport inspection on Eurostar trains from Paris.

How many immigration officers are employed to inspect passports on Eurostar trains from Paris; and how many more inspectors would be required to ensure that all passengers' passports are checked on such trains.

How many immigration officers are employed to inspect passports on Eurostar trains from Paris; and how many more inspectors would be required to ensure that all passengers' passports are checked on such trains.

What are the terms of contractual arrangements between the Home Office and European Passenger Services (EPS) concerning the regularity of on-train inspection pf passports by immigration officers on Eurostar trains from Paris; and how much EPS pays for this service.

What are the terms of contractual arrangements between the Home Office and European Passenger Services (EPS) concerning the regularity of on-train inspection pf passports by immigration officers on Eurostar trains from Paris; and how much EPS pays for this service.

How many aliens currently have the right of permanent residence in the United Kingdom for business or employment purposes.

How many aliens currently have the right of permanent residence in the United Kingdom for business or employment purposes.

Whether, since cancer of the prostate is second only to lung cancer as the most common form of cancer in men, HMG will indicate how many urologists (and, if any, who they are) have been involved in the drawing up of priorities for the research and development programme in cancer...

Whether, since cancer of the prostate is second only to lung cancer as the most common form of cancer in men, HMG will indicate how many urologists (and, if any, who they are) have been involved in the drawing up of priorities for the research and development programme in cancer...

Why, when Eurostar has been in service for some months, sufficient immigration staff have not yet been allocated to allow inspection of passports on all trains from Paris to London; and whether HMG are aware of the impression this delay creates among visiting foreigners.

Why, when Eurostar has been in service for some months, sufficient immigration staff have not yet been allocated to allow inspection of passports on all trains from Paris to London; and whether HMG are aware of the impression this delay creates among visiting foreigners.

Whether HMG will change the immigration system at major airports so that aliens with the status of permanent residence in the United Kingdom may proceed through the channel for United Kingdom and EC passport holders; and whether they are aware that this courtesy is offered in the United States of...

Whether HMG will change the immigration system at major airports so that aliens with the status of permanent residence in the United Kingdom may proceed through the channel for United Kingdom and EC passport holders; and whether they are aware that this courtesy is offered in the United States of...

What developments regarding night shooting of deer have taken place since the news release by MAFF of 2 February 1995; what constitutes "exceptional circumstances" and "substantial damage" mentioned in the release; and whether it is agreed that a "management group" is not the only effective method of deer control.

What developments regarding night shooting of deer have taken place since the news release by MAFF of 2 February 1995; what constitutes "exceptional circumstances" and "substantial damage" mentioned in the release; and whether it is agreed that a "management group" is not the only effective method of deer control.

Whether since the Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992 (SI 1992/3304) contains a reserve power for ministerial intervention they are having checks made on whether local authorities are adequately exercising their responsibility to prevent cruelty in the transport of deer in velvet up to 50 kilometres.

Whether since the Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992 (SI 1992/3304) contains a reserve power for ministerial intervention they are having checks made on whether local authorities are adequately exercising their responsibility to prevent cruelty in the transport of deer in velvet up to 50 kilometres.

Which organisations concerned with welfare of deer were consulted before it was decided to allow transport of deer in velvet over distances of up to 50 kilometres as provided for in Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992 (SI 1992/3304) & what advice these organisations offered.

Which organisations concerned with welfare of deer were consulted before it was decided to allow transport of deer in velvet over distances of up to 50 kilometres as provided for in Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992 (SI 1992/3304) & what advice these organisations offered.

If HMG are aware that EC Directive 91/628 completely prohibits the transport of deer in velvet; if they agree that such transport can be undesirable & cruel; & what is legal basis for allowing such transport over a distance of 50Km in Welfare of Animals During Transport Order 1992 (SI...

If HMG are aware that EC Directive 91/628 completely prohibits the transport of deer in velvet; if they agree that such transport can be undesirable & cruel; & what is legal basis for allowing such transport over a distance of 50Km in Welfare of Animals During Transport Order 1992 (SI...

Whether, in view of widespread poaching, the cruelty involved in use of modern methods, & the sentencing practices of the courts, HMG will ask the Law Commission to report on strengthening the law, including possibly making a new category of offence akin to offences under the Theft Act.

Whether, in view of widespread poaching, the cruelty involved in use of modern methods, & the sentencing practices of the courts, HMG will ask the Law Commission to report on strengthening the law, including possibly making a new category of offence akin to offences under the Theft Act.

How many commercial abattoirs in England & Wales & in Scotland slaughter deer; how many, & of what species of deer were sent to them in 1990 & 1991, & what special welfare safeguards are in operation. - Includes figures for domestic abattoirs not EC approved.

How many commercial abattoirs in England & Wales & in Scotland slaughter deer; how many, & of what species of deer were sent to them in 1990 & 1991, & what special welfare safeguards are in operation. - Includes figures for domestic abattoirs not EC approved.

If, since provision of Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 have been in force for some time, HMGovt can announce when all firearms & explosives legislation will be consolidated in single Act.

If, since provision of Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 have been in force for some time, HMGovt can announce when all firearms & explosives legislation will be consolidated in single Act.