To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what progress has been made in discussions with the Commission on the UK's proposals for a new assisted areas map; and what advice he can give to companies wishing to apply for regional selective assistance after 31st December.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what progress has been made in discussions with the Commission on the UK's proposals for a new assisted areas map; and what advice he can give to companies wishing to apply for regional selective assistance after 31st December.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value is of the projected investment over the next five years by all those public enterprises and publicly-owned companies whose investment programmes are not subject to PSBR restraint; if he will list the public enterprises and publicly-owned companies whose investment programmes...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value is of the projected investment over the next five years by all those public enterprises and publicly-owned companies whose investment programmes are not subject to PSBR restraint; if he will list the public enterprises and publicly-owned companies whose investment programmes...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment his Department has made of the damage to British companies as a result of American retaliatory action in the banana dispute between the EU and the USA; what representations his Department has received from British companies whose business...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment his Department has made of the damage to British companies as a result of American retaliatory action in the banana dispute between the EU and the USA; what representations his Department has received from British companies whose business...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list those consultants who have been engaged by his Department to advise on the management of individual local education authorities following Ofsted reports on them; how many companies have bid for each contract; what the criteria were...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list those consultants who have been engaged by his Department to advise on the management of individual local education authorities following Ofsted reports on them; how many companies have bid for each contract; what the criteria were...

Which individuals, trusts and companies they believe would be adversely affected by a European-wide withholding tax. [HL 411].

Which individuals, trusts and companies they believe would be adversely affected by a European-wide withholding tax. [HL 411].

To what extent they believe that the German Government's support for Mannesmann against the hostile takeover bid from Vodafone AirTouch is consistent with their third way principles. [HL 288].

To what extent they believe that the German Government's support for Mannesmann against the hostile takeover bid from Vodafone AirTouch is consistent with their third way principles. [HL 288].

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when he intends to upgrade the Direct Access Government Internet Service which provides business with a one-stop shop for regulatory guidance and forms. - Inc fact that an improved version of the service is being launched today at http://www.dag-business.gov.uk.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when he intends to upgrade the Direct Access Government Internet Service which provides business with a one-stop shop for regulatory guidance and forms. - Inc fact that an improved version of the service is being launched today at http://www.dag-business.gov.uk.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what study Her Majesty's Treasury has made of the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions already achieved by firms which will be affected by the climate change levy; and if those firms with significant recent reductions will be granted lower reduction targets.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what study Her Majesty's Treasury has made of the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions already achieved by firms which will be affected by the climate change levy; and if those firms with significant recent reductions will be granted lower reduction targets.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what was the change in the number of companies in Northern Ireland in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what was the change in the number of companies in Northern Ireland in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to maintain an arms broker company list; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to maintain an arms broker company list; and if he will make a statement.

How many emergency services there are; and whether they believe it to be misleading for a commercial organisation to promote itself as the 'Fourth Emergency Service'. [HL 165].

How many emergency services there are; and whether they believe it to be misleading for a commercial organisation to promote itself as the 'Fourth Emergency Service'. [HL 165].

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will list the UK companies which have received support from the ECGD in each of the last five years. - Inc list. (Holding answer 1 December 1999).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will list the UK companies which have received support from the ECGD in each of the last five years. - Inc list. (Holding answer 1 December 1999).

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he plans to encourage private sector firms to intensify their preparations for possible future British membership of the euro.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he plans to encourage private sector firms to intensify their preparations for possible future British membership of the euro.