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If he will comment on the International Monetary Fund's enhanced structural adjustment facility for Kenya. - Inc figs.
If he will comment on the International Monetary Fund's enhanced structural adjustment facility for Kenya. - Inc figs.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Angela Knight
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 June 1996
Answered on
10 June 1996
Sir Thomas Arnold: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a further statement about the International Monetary
Fund's enhanced structural adjustment facility for Kenya.[30596]
Mrs. Anglea Knight: A three-year programme under the enhanced structural adjustment facility worth SDR 149.55 million, was approved
by the IMF board on 26 April.
Subjects
International Monetary Fund; Kenya; Structural adjustment
Date
10 June 1996
Reference
30596; 279 c19W;279 c19-20W
House
House of Commons
To comment on the proposed IMF enhanced structural adjustment facility for Kenya. - (Holding answer 1 April 1996).
To comment on the proposed IMF enhanced structural adjustment facility for Kenya. - (Holding answer 1 April 1996).
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Clarke of Nottingham
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 April 1996
Answered on
16 April 1996
Sir Thomas Arnold: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make statement about the proposed International Monetary
Fund--enhanced structural adjustment facility for Kenya.[23150]
Mr. Kenneth Clarke: [holding answer 1 April 1996]:
Last month, the Government of Kenya launched a framework for the economic reform agenda for the next three years on which they have
worked with the IMF and World bank. A programme under the IMF's enhanced structural adjustment facility, designed to support these
reform efforts, is expected to be considered by the IMF's executive board later this month.
Subjects
International Monetary Fund; Kenya; Structural adjustment
Date
16 April 1996
Reference
23150; 275 c370W
House
House of Commons
How the Highways Agency budget for 1996-1997 is to be distributed between (a) regions and (b) individual schemes. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.
How the Highways Agency budget for 1996-1997 is to be distributed between (a) regions and (b) individual schemes. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
John Watts
(Conservative)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
3 April 1996
Answered on
3 April 1996
Subjects
Construction; Finance; Highways Agency; Roads
Date
3 April 1996
Reference
23082; 275 c229-30W
House
House of Commons
To comment on the governance of the Rurks and Caicos Islands.
To comment on the governance of the Rurks and Caicos Islands.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Malcolm Rifkind
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
3 April 1996
Answered on
3 April 1996
Subjects
Turks and Caicos Islands
Date
3 April 1996
Reference
275 c384; 22625
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will comment about the Paris meeting of the Consultative Group for Kenya. - Inc figure and fact that a copy of the world bank's press statement has been placed in Library.
If he will comment about the Paris meeting of the Consultative Group for Kenya. - Inc figure and fact that a copy of the world bank's press statement has been placed in Library.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jeremy Hanley
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
1 April 1996
Answered on
1 April 1996
Subjects
Development aid; Kenya; Paris Club
Date
1 April 1996
Reference
23151; 275 c20W
House
House of Commons
To comment about the new framework document for forestry policy.
To comment about the new framework document for forestry policy.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
George Kynoch
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 March 1996
Answered on
27 March 1996
Subjects
Forestry; Scotland
Date
27 March 1996
Reference
21322; 274 c1016-7;274 c1016
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on what developments there have been in forestry since the statement made on 19th July 1994.
Statement on what developments there have been in forestry since the statement made on 19th July 1994.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
George Kynoch
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 March 1996
Answered on
26 March 1996
Sir Thomas Arnold: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what developments there have been in forestry since the statement made
on 19 July 1994.[23339]
Mr. Kynoch: My right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State announced in his statement on 19 July 1994 the Government's intention
to establish Forest Enterprise, the forest management arm of the Forestry Commission, as a next steps agency. The Government have
also completed preparation of the new agency's Framework Document and it is published today. A new edition of the access guidelines,
dealing with procedures for protecting continued public access to disposals subjects has also been published today. Copies of both
documents have been placed in the Library. The new agency will come into existence on 1 April 1996.
The arrangements set out in the framework document will
enable the commission to set out and explain its proposals for achieving environmental, financial, social and other outputs;
permit clear targets to be set for the agency;
allow the agency to demonstrate its success in meeting those targets. The Government expect these new arrangements to allow Forest
Enterprise to achieve a real improvement in all areas of its output. Forest Enterprise will, of course, continue to operate firmly
within the Government's multi-purpose forestry policy.
In August 1994 we published the consultation document, "Our Forests--The Way Ahead" which explained in greater detail the changes to
the woodland grant scheme, the creation of the new agency and our proposals to ensure that the Forestry Commission's forest sales
programme has the minimum possible impact on public access. Organisations and individuals sent in comments and we have considered
them carefully.
The largest number of comments reflected concern about access. The Forestry Commission owns over 1 million hectares of land
throughout Britain. Some of its forests, such as the New forest, are very intensively used for recreation and it is not our
intention that this land should be sold. On the other hand some tracts of land owned by the commission are of little recreational
importance and this is where the bulk of the disposals programme will be concentrated. The Forestry Commission may also wish to sell
some woods that are of recreational importance if this will help rationalise the estate, making management more efficient, but in
future such sales will normally take place only where it is possible to guarantee future public access.
The details of how the Forestry Commission will implement measures to protect public access are set out in a new edition of the
access guidelines. Central to the new arrangements will be the requirement that, in considering forests as candidates for sale, a
check-list will be completed analysing the use of the forest by the public, taking account of forms of recreation other than
walking, eg horse-riding and cycling. Local authorities will be informed of all proposed sales and will be sent a copy of the
completed check-list and be able to comment on it. In all appropriate cases, the Forestry Commission will offer the local authority
the opportunity to enter into an access agreement which will protect public access in perpetuity. The Forestry Commission will also
be prepared to meet the reasonable legal costs of local authorities in drawing up agreements. The Government expect local
authorities to give careful consideration to all such proposals, taking into account the views of local communities.
In addition to seeking to protect access to woods that are sold, we are providing important new opportunities to open more woodland
for public access. The Forestry Commission will seek to purchase the freeholds of woods where lease terms at present prohibit public
access in areas where there is high demand for such access.
We are also very keen that people should have easy access to information about the location of Forestry Commission woods where they
can walk. We have asked the commission to examine, with the Ordnance Survey, ways of identifying its land on Ordnance Survey maps.
Of course, a good deal of recreation takes place in woodlands that do not belong to the commission and many private woodland owners
have an excellent record in welcoming the public. We have introduced a new woodland improvement grant for projects will increase
recreational opportunities in privately-owned woods.
Nearly a quarter of all responses to "Our Forest--The Way Ahead" concerned the New forest and there was some concern that there
would be a greater emphasis on commercial timber production in the New forest. I am pleased to say that this is not the case. The
New forest has a special position in the commission's estate and the Government's objectives for the Forest were reaffirmed in 1992
by my right hon. Friend the then Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in a mandate for the New forest which states that
"the Forestry Commission will in its management of the Crown Land give priority to the conservation of the Forest's traditional
character."
The Government remain committed to that approach.
Finally, I confirm that we fully recognise the close interdependence between wood processors and growers. The commission has a
general duty of promoting the production and supply of timber and will continue to work closely with the wood processing sector to
achieve the common interest in a prosperous British timber industry.
Subjects
Access; Central government; Executive agencies; Countryside; Land; Grants; Forestry Commission; Forests; Forest Enterprise; New Forest; Sales; Timber
Date
26 March 1996
Reference
23339; 274 c585-8W
House
House of Commons
If he will place a copy of Guidance on Guidance, subtitled An Index of Useful Documents.(in library as DEP/3 3022).
If he will place a copy of Guidance on Guidance, subtitled An Index of Useful Documents.(in library as DEP/3 3022).
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Freeman
Answering body
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
6 March 1996
Answered on
6 March 1996
Subjects
Codes of practice; Civil servants; Civil service; Guidance on Guidance
Date
6 March 1996
Reference
18617; 273 c250W
House
House of Commons
What plans he has to recall the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
What plans he has to recall the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Nicholas Bonsor
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
5 March 1996
Answered on
5 March 1996
Subjects
British overseas territories; Diplomatic service; Turks and Caicos Islands
Date
5 March 1996
Reference
273 c169W; 18945
House
House of Commons
What discussions she has had with the Sports Council about the siting of a major national stadium in Manchester.
What discussions she has had with the Sports Council about the siting of a major national stadium in Manchester.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Iain Sproat
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of National Heritage
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
4 March 1996
Answered on
4 March 1996
Subjects
Greater Manchester; Public transport; Sportsgrounds; Commonwealth Games
Date
4 March 1996
Reference
273 c4-5; 16361
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To comment on forestry policy.
To comment on forestry policy.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Raymond Robertson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
31 January 1996
Answered on
31 January 1996
Subjects
Forestry; Scotland; Forest Enterprise
Date
31 January 1996
Reference
10790; 270 c988-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How he now defines and assesses risk to both the public and private sectors within the private finance initiative. - Ref to 'Private Opportunity, Public Benefit' (in Library).
How he now defines and assesses risk to both the public and private sectors within the private finance initiative. - Ref to 'Private Opportunity, Public Benefit' (in Library).
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Jack
(Conservative)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 January 1996
Answered on
29 January 1996
Subjects
Private finance initiative; Risk assessment
Date
29 January 1996
Reference
4925; 270 c484-5W;270 c486-7W
House
House of Commons
How many private finance initiative schemes he (a) has agreed and (b) is considering. (Failed OPQ)
How many private finance initiative schemes he (a) has agreed and (b) is considering. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Horam
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 January 1996
Answered on
16 January 1996
Sir Thomas Arnold: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many private finance initiative schemes he (a) has agreed and (b) is
considering. [7513]
Mr. Horam: To ensure that national health service capital projects meet NHS needs as cost-effectively as possible, the option of
using private finance, under the Government's private finance initiative, must be considered for every potential capital project.
Formulation of plans for projects to meet local needs is the responsibility of NHS trusts and health authorities. So far, 45 PFI
schemes have been approved by the NHS executive, with a total capital value of over £160 million. Information on the number of PFI
schemes being considered is not available centrally.
Subjects
NHS; Private finance initiative
Date
16 January 1996
Reference
7513; 269 c550W;269 c548-9W
House
House of Commons
What progress has been made towards settling the agenda of the Inter-governmental Conference. (Failed OPQ)
What progress has been made towards settling the agenda of the Inter-governmental Conference. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Davis
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 January 1996
Answered on
10 January 1996
Sir Thomas Arnold: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made towards settling
the agenda of the intergovernmental conference; and if he will make a statement. [6860]
Mr. David Davis: There is no fixed agenda for the Intergovernmental conference. A number of items are specified for examination in
the Maastricht treaty. The study group report, and other European decisions and declarations have raised further issues for
consideration.
Subjects
Intergovernmental Conference 1996
Date
10 January 1996
Reference
6860; 269 c246W
House
House of Commons
If the cost of vouchers under the nursery scheme will be deducted from local authority standard spending assessments.
If the cost of vouchers under the nursery scheme will be deducted from local authority standard spending assessments.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Robin Squire
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 November 1995
Answered on
30 November 1995
Subjects
Finance; Education; Pre-school education; Voucher schemes; Standard spending assessments
Date
30 November 1995
Reference
3375; 267 c845W;267 c843W
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's strategic development plan; if he will comment on the future rail funding; and what assessment he has made of the benefits which would arise from extending Metrolink. - Ref to 267 c349W.
What assessment he has made of the Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's strategic development plan; if he will comment on the future rail funding; and what assessment he has made of the benefits which would arise from extending Metrolink. - Ref to 267 c349W.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Steve Norris
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 November 1995
Answered on
30 November 1995
Subjects
Finance; Greater Manchester; Rapid transit systems; Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive; Manchester Metrolink
Date
30 November 1995
Reference
3374; 267 c883W;267 c881W
House
House of Commons
What response she has had from the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport about taking up the voucher scheme for nursery education.
What response she has had from the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport about taking up the voucher scheme for nursery education.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
James Paice
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
3 November 1995
Answered on
3 November 1995
Subjects
Education; Pre-school education; Voucher schemes; Stockport
Date
3 November 1995
Reference
39609; 265 c524W
House
House of Commons
If he will give details of export promotion services in the North West.
If he will give details of export promotion services in the North West.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jonathan Evans
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 October 1995
Answered on
27 October 1995
Subjects
Exports; North West; Trade promotion
Date
27 October 1995
Reference
264 c832W;264 c833W; 39607
House
House of Commons
To comment on peace process in Northern Ireland.
To comment on peace process in Northern Ireland.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Mayhew of Twysden
(Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
25 October 1995
Answered on
26 October 1995
Subjects
Northern Ireland government
Date
26 October 1995
Reference
264 c1132
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on plans to implement the new Term Directive on copyright.
Statement on plans to implement the new Term Directive on copyright.
Asked by
Thomas Arnold
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Taylor
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 October 1995
Answered on
25 October 1995
Subjects
Copyright; EU law; Law; Reform
Date
25 October 1995
Reference
38857; 264 c676W;264 c686W
House
House of Commons