asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland plans to visit the United States; if so, when; and for what reason.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland plans to visit the United States; if so, when; and for what reason.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Answer by Lord Rooker on 28 March 2007 (Official Report, col. 1645) and the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 2 April (WA 184), whether, in the light of the United States bankruptcy court's approval of the agreement designating Brofiscin Quarry as a legacy...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Answer by Lord Rooker on 28 March 2007 (Official Report, col. 1645) and the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 2 April (WA 184), whether, in the light of the United States bankruptcy court's approval of the agreement designating Brofiscin Quarry as a legacy...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 May (WA 101), what was the relevant information provided to Lovells in order that it could carry out the instructions of the Environment Agency Wales.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 May (WA 101), what was the relevant information provided to Lovells in order that it could carry out the instructions of the Environment Agency Wales.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has any plans to visit the United States; if so, when; for what purpose; for how long; and at what cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has any plans to visit the United States; if so, when; for what purpose; for how long; and at what cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 10 March (WA 217), whether any copies of original documentation supplied by Mr Douglas Gowan were seen by Lovells.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 10 March (WA 217), whether any copies of original documentation supplied by Mr Douglas Gowan were seen by Lovells.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 10 March (WA 217), upon what basis Lovells were expected to advise the Environment Agency Wales in their claim for remediation of Brofiscin Quarry against Solutia Incorporated in the United States bankruptcy courts when they had not met...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 10 March (WA 217), upon what basis Lovells were expected to advise the Environment Agency Wales in their claim for remediation of Brofiscin Quarry against Solutia Incorporated in the United States bankruptcy courts when they had not met...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the European Union proposes to resume imports of poultry from the United States; and whether the United States no longer uses antimicrobials in poultry production.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the European Union proposes to resume imports of poultry from the United States; and whether the United States no longer uses antimicrobials in poultry production.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether any of the original witness statements and evidentiary materials provided to the chairman of the Environment Agency and to officials of Environment Agency Wales by Mr Douglas Gowan were sent to the firm of Lovells in the United States as part of the evidence for remediation...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether any of the original witness statements and evidentiary materials provided to the chairman of the Environment Agency and to officials of Environment Agency Wales by Mr Douglas Gowan were sent to the firm of Lovells in the United States as part of the evidence for remediation...

asked Her Majesty's Government:How they intend to ensure that, following the recent judgments of United States federal prosecutors, no produce sold in the United Kingdom from Florida has been harvested using trafficked migrant workers or forced labour.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How they intend to ensure that, following the recent judgments of United States federal prosecutors, no produce sold in the United Kingdom from Florida has been harvested using trafficked migrant workers or forced labour.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland plans to pay an official visit to the United States in the near future.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland plans to pay an official visit to the United States in the near future.

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visited the United States on official business in each of the last five years.

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visited the United States on official business in each of the last five years.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What plans the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has to visit the United States; when any such visit will take place; and for what purpose.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What plans the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has to visit the United States; when any such visit will take place; and for what purpose.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What was the purpose of the visits by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to the United States; who the Secretary of State met; what Northern Ireland Office officials were present; and how much the officials' visit to the United States cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What was the purpose of the visits by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to the United States; who the Secretary of State met; what Northern Ireland Office officials were present; and how much the officials' visit to the United States cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 11 December (WA 35) concerning the expenses of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's visits to the United States, why it is not possible accurately to disaggregate the cost for accompanying officials from those incurred by the Secretary...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 11 December (WA 35) concerning the expenses of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's visits to the United States, why it is not possible accurately to disaggregate the cost for accompanying officials from those incurred by the Secretary...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Why no proofs of claim against Solutia Inc were ever filed by lawyers representing United Kingdom interests in the United States Bankruptcy Court on the basis of evidence that was available in 2004.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Why no proofs of claim against Solutia Inc were ever filed by lawyers representing United Kingdom interests in the United States Bankruptcy Court on the basis of evidence that was available in 2004.

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions since appointment the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has officially visited the United States; on what dates he travelled to and from that country; what was the purpose of any such visits; and what was the cost; and

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions since appointment the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has officially visited the United States; on what dates he travelled to and from that country; what was the purpose of any such visits; and what was the cost; and

Whether the current Secretary of State for Northern Ireland stayed in the United States on official business; if so, when; at what cost; and how many officials were involved and at what cost.

Whether the current Secretary of State for Northern Ireland stayed in the United States on official business; if so, when; at what cost; and how many officials were involved and at what cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How many extradition requests have been made to the United States authorities in respect of persons wanted in connection with the allegations of terrorist crimes connected with Northern Ireland since 1 June.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How many extradition requests have been made to the United States authorities in respect of persons wanted in connection with the allegations of terrorist crimes connected with Northern Ireland since 1 June.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether, in light of the statement made by Mr Terry McCormick on BBC Northern Ireland on 19 June that he was involved in the interrogation and murder of Captain Robert Nairac, they will now seek to extradite Mr McCormick from the United States to face trial.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether, in light of the statement made by Mr Terry McCormick on BBC Northern Ireland on 19 June that he was involved in the interrogation and murder of Captain Robert Nairac, they will now seek to extradite Mr McCormick from the United States to face trial.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether it is the intention of the Environment Agency to file a claim in the United States bankruptcy courts relating to prospective liability for land contamination caused by Monsanto or related companies at a number of sites in England and Wales where toxic chemical wastes from the...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether it is the intention of the Environment Agency to file a claim in the United States bankruptcy courts relating to prospective liability for land contamination caused by Monsanto or related companies at a number of sites in England and Wales where toxic chemical wastes from the...

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the Economic Affairs Committee on the Economics of Climate Change (HL 12 2005-06). Agreed to on question.

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the Economic Affairs Committee on the Economics of Climate Change (HL 12 2005-06). Agreed to on question.

Lords statement on how public inquiries into highway schemes will be handled in the future. [HL 2361].

Lords statement on how public inquiries into highway schemes will be handled in the future. [HL 2361].

Whether it is their policy to refuse extradition of persons to the United States where the offence for which such persons would be tried by American courts could carry the death penalty; and whether they will only make exceptions to this policy where the United States authorities guarantee that the...

Whether it is their policy to refuse extradition of persons to the United States where the offence for which such persons would be tried by American courts could carry the death penalty; and whether they will only make exceptions to this policy where the United States authorities guarantee that the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many pensioners are currently in receipt of a United Kingdom state pension in (a) the USA and (b) the EU, excluding the UK; and if he will estimate how many (i) United States citizens and (ii) citizens of the EU,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many pensioners are currently in receipt of a United Kingdom state pension in (a) the USA and (b) the EU, excluding the UK; and if he will estimate how many (i) United States citizens and (ii) citizens of the EU,...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what is the (a) volume and (b) value of (i) GM soya and (ii) GM maize imported into the United Kingdom from the United States for each of the last three years. - Inc table. (Holding answer 26 July 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what is the (a) volume and (b) value of (i) GM soya and (ii) GM maize imported into the United Kingdom from the United States for each of the last three years. - Inc table. (Holding answer 26 July 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the allegations of regulatory capture of US Food and Drugs Administration and the implication thereof for the forthcoming WTO discussions in Seattle. - None. (Holding answer 26 July 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the allegations of regulatory capture of US Food and Drugs Administration and the implication thereof for the forthcoming WTO discussions in Seattle. - None. (Holding answer 26 July 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what recent reports he has received from the United States Department of Agriculture on (a) the yields of genetically-modified crops grown in the United States and (b) the number of cases of spray drift damage to adjoining non-genetically-modified crops.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what recent reports he has received from the United States Department of Agriculture on (a) the yields of genetically-modified crops grown in the United States and (b) the number of cases of spray drift damage to adjoining non-genetically-modified crops.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on what dates his Department asked the United States Government to comment on the recent reports of the presence of BSE in the USA; to which United States department these requests were addresssed; and on what dates the United States Government...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on what dates his Department asked the United States Government to comment on the recent reports of the presence of BSE in the USA; to which United States department these requests were addresssed; and on what dates the United States Government...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of reports from the industry that genetically-modified crops grown in the United States and in China produce higher yields and are treated with lower levels of chemicals than the equivalent non-genetically-modified crops grown in the same...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of reports from the industry that genetically-modified crops grown in the United States and in China produce higher yields and are treated with lower levels of chemicals than the equivalent non-genetically-modified crops grown in the same...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to announce the outcome of his review of quarantine regulations applying to animals originating from the United States and Canada. - An announcement will be made as soon as possible.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to announce the outcome of his review of quarantine regulations applying to animals originating from the United States and Canada. - An announcement will be made as soon as possible.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what recent reports he has received from the United States Department of Agriculture on (a) the yields of genetically-modified crops grown in the United States and (b) the quantities of chemical treatments used for such crops compared to non-genetically-modified crops; and...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what recent reports he has received from the United States Department of Agriculture on (a) the yields of genetically-modified crops grown in the United States and (b) the quantities of chemical treatments used for such crops compared to non-genetically-modified crops; and...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on what date his Department asked the United States Government to comment on the recent reports of the presence of BSE in the USA; to which United States departments these requests were addressed; and on what date the United States departments...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on what date his Department asked the United States Government to comment on the recent reports of the presence of BSE in the USA; to which United States departments these requests were addressed; and on what date the United States departments...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list the chemical residues retained as a result of crop treatment in (a) imported US genetically-modified soya and (b) imported non-genetically modified soya.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list the chemical residues retained as a result of crop treatment in (a) imported US genetically-modified soya and (b) imported non-genetically modified soya.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what steps he is taking to investigate reports of the presence of BSE in the USA. - (Holding answer 14 June 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what steps he is taking to investigate reports of the presence of BSE in the USA. - (Holding answer 14 June 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what progress is being made through the WTO to end the dispute with the USA and Canada over hormones in beef.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what progress is being made through the WTO to end the dispute with the USA and Canada over hormones in beef.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What is his policy on permitting hormone-treated beef from the United States into the UK. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What is his policy on permitting hormone-treated beef from the United States into the UK. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What restrictions are placed on import of agricultural products from the USA. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What restrictions are placed on import of agricultural products from the USA. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to complete the review of the inclusion of the USA and Canada in the proposed reforms of the quarantine regulations outlined in the Kennedy Report. - I shall be considering the results of this review shortly, and expect...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to complete the review of the inclusion of the USA and Canada in the proposed reforms of the quarantine regulations outlined in the Kennedy Report. - I shall be considering the results of this review shortly, and expect...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many times officials from his Department have met their opposite numbers in the US Government and US Embassy to discuss genetically-modified organisms and the biotechnology industry since 1st June 1998; and if he will list for each meeting the dates...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many times officials from his Department have met their opposite numbers in the US Government and US Embassy to discuss genetically-modified organisms and the biotechnology industry since 1st June 1998; and if he will list for each meeting the dates...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what analysis he has made of support from the Government of the USA for pig farmers in that country; and if he will make a statement on the implications of that support for United Kingdom producers.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what analysis he has made of support from the Government of the USA for pig farmers in that country; and if he will make a statement on the implications of that support for United Kingdom producers.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his Answer to honourable Member for Wellingborough of 16th March 1999, 327 c640-1W, concerning representations from the US Government, what was the nature of the representations received on each of the three occasions; what was the response of his...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his Answer to honourable Member for Wellingborough of 16th March 1999, 327 c640-1W, concerning representations from the US Government, what was the nature of the representations received on each of the three occasions; what was the response of his...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on how many occasions processed potato importers have been found to have imported Monsanto's New Leaf potatoes or products derived from them; what quantity of material containing Monsanto's New Leaf potatoes has entered the food chain; and if he will make...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, on how many occasions processed potato importers have been found to have imported Monsanto's New Leaf potatoes or products derived from them; what quantity of material containing Monsanto's New Leaf potatoes has entered the food chain; and if he will make...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what controls exist in respect of the sale of dairy products of US origin where bovine somatotropin may have been used in their production. - (Holding answer 30 March 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what controls exist in respect of the sale of dairy products of US origin where bovine somatotropin may have been used in their production. - (Holding answer 30 March 1999).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans there are for a review of the level of import levy on American sugar.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans there are for a review of the level of import levy on American sugar.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what is his policy in respect of the importation from the United States of Monsanto's New Leaf potatoes. - Inc ref to EC Novel Foods Regulation (258/97) and EC Regulation 90/220.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what is his policy in respect of the importation from the United States of Monsanto's New Leaf potatoes. - Inc ref to EC Novel Foods Regulation (258/97) and EC Regulation 90/220.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many representations his Department has received from the United States government on genetically-modified organisms since 1st May 1997; on what dates each representation we received; in what form each representation was made; and from which United States department each originated....

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many representations his Department has received from the United States government on genetically-modified organisms since 1st May 1997; on what dates each representation we received; in what form each representation was made; and from which United States department each originated....

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what amount by value of US dairy products are imported into the United Kingdom; and if they benefit from the US Dairy Export Incentive Programme. - Including figures. (Holding answer 16 March 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what amount by value of US dairy products are imported into the United Kingdom; and if they benefit from the US Dairy Export Incentive Programme. - Including figures. (Holding answer 16 March 1999).