Does the Prime Minister agree with the French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde that the eurozone has no hope of achieving sustainable recovery while the huge problem persists of a massive German trade surplus and persistently low consumer demand in Germany, and will he express those sentiments to the German Chancellor...

Does the Prime Minister agree with the French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde that the eurozone has no hope of achieving sustainable recovery while the huge problem persists of a massive German trade surplus and persistently low consumer demand in Germany, and will he express those sentiments to the German Chancellor...

Whatever people's degree of enthusiasm for the European Union, it is commonly accepted that the free movement of people, goods, services and capital is a huge achievement, and that anything that undermined it would be very destructive of prosperity. In the light of that, when we reach the G20 may...

Whatever people's degree of enthusiasm for the European Union, it is commonly accepted that the free movement of people, goods, services and capital is a huge achievement, and that anything that undermined it would be very destructive of prosperity. In the light of that, when we reach the G20 may...

We have not seen a Northern Rock-type run on the banks—mercifully—but is the Chancellor aware that there is still huge confusion on the high street? There are a lot of people trying to shuffle money, and wondering whether they ought to do so, between institutions, to find some sort of...

We have not seen a Northern Rock-type run on the banks—mercifully—but is the Chancellor aware that there is still huge confusion on the high street? There are a lot of people trying to shuffle money, and wondering whether they ought to do so, between institutions, to find some sort of...

Does the Prime Minister accept that the enlargement of the European Union was the biggest peaceful realignment of Europe since the decline of the western Roman empire? As it represented a major British triumph, will he conduct the debate in terms of the achievement of British objectives, and resist the...

Does the Prime Minister accept that the enlargement of the European Union was the biggest peaceful realignment of Europe since the decline of the western Roman empire? As it represented a major British triumph, will he conduct the debate in terms of the achievement of British objectives, and resist the...

Does the Prime Minister recall that when he reported on the G8 summit at the Dispatch Box just a few days ago, he said how optimistic he was about the progress of the world trade talks? Those talks collapsed at Potsdam, so is this not an especially bad time for...

Does the Prime Minister recall that when he reported on the G8 summit at the Dispatch Box just a few days ago, he said how optimistic he was about the progress of the world trade talks? Those talks collapsed at Potsdam, so is this not an especially bad time for...

Does the hon. Lady agree that when the Commission issued a letter of infraction to the British Government, it would have been up to them to contest it? In fact, they have chosen not to do so. They appear to have ordered the Food Standards Agency to issue new instructions...

Does the hon. Lady agree that when the Commission issued a letter of infraction to the British Government, it would have been up to them to contest it? In fact, they have chosen not to do so. They appear to have ordered the Food Standards Agency to issue new instructions...

I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Interests. It would be helpful if the hon. Lady made it clear that Bowland was not a cheese-making plant like any other cheese-making plant. It dealt, in essence, with residues—with things such as interface milk, which is used to...

I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Interests. It would be helpful if the hon. Lady made it clear that Bowland was not a cheese-making plant like any other cheese-making plant. It dealt, in essence, with residues—with things such as interface milk, which is used to...

Does the Minister agree that the job being done by Bowland has to be done in any country with a significant dairy industry? Does he further agree that, whatever the outcome of the negotiations and discussions, it is important that the rules ultimately agreed run across the whole of the...

Does the Minister agree that the job being done by Bowland has to be done in any country with a significant dairy industry? Does he further agree that, whatever the outcome of the negotiations and discussions, it is important that the rules ultimately agreed run across the whole of the...

Does the Minister not realise how little time remains before the Doha development round collapses? If it is not completed before the expiry of fast-track authority in the United States, it will not be completed at all. Do the British Government believe that it is now time for the European...

Does the Minister not realise how little time remains before the Doha development round collapses? If it is not completed before the expiry of fast-track authority in the United States, it will not be completed at all. Do the British Government believe that it is now time for the European...

Is there not a danger of enormous collateral damage resulting from the row? Is not one of the areas most at risk the World Trade Organisation talks on a new trade round, which could collapse because of disputes about agriculture—an issue on which Europe has to make a very large...

Is there not a danger of enormous collateral damage resulting from the row? Is not one of the areas most at risk the World Trade Organisation talks on a new trade round, which could collapse because of disputes about agriculture—an issue on which Europe has to make a very large...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on environmental regulation and farming. (Includes ref to HC 212).

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on environmental regulation and farming. (Includes ref to HC 212).

If the White Paper Our Future Homes (Cm 2901) was (a) subject to and (b) modified on account of an environmental appraisal using the guidance contained in Policy Appraisal and the Environment produced by his Department; and if he will publish the appraisal; what alternative courses of action from those...

If the White Paper Our Future Homes (Cm 2901) was (a) subject to and (b) modified on account of an environmental appraisal using the guidance contained in Policy Appraisal and the Environment produced by his Department; and if he will publish the appraisal; what alternative courses of action from those...

What representations he has made to the European Farm Commissioner to secure that the proposals set out by the Commission on potato production include a definition of new potatoes which will be applicable to potato producers in the United Kingdom.

What representations he has made to the European Farm Commissioner to secure that the proposals set out by the Commission on potato production include a definition of new potatoes which will be applicable to potato producers in the United Kingdom.

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Ludlow, of 28th April, 223 c409W, what were the voting figures for each member state recorded in the meeting of the European Community's Agriculture Council held on 26th and 27th April. (No figures given).

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Ludlow, of 28th April, 223 c409W, what were the voting figures for each member state recorded in the meeting of the European Community's Agriculture Council held on 26th and 27th April. (No figures given).

To comment on his Department's policy on the sale of butter at reduced prices to persons receiving social assistance.

To comment on his Department's policy on the sale of butter at reduced prices to persons receiving social assistance.

To comment on the policy he will be adopting at the meeting of agriculture ministers on the allocation of tobacco quotas to Greece. - Inc figures.

To comment on the policy he will be adopting at the meeting of agriculture ministers on the allocation of tobacco quotas to Greece. - Inc figures.

Debate on a motion to take note of European Community on a motion to take note of European Community Document 4608/93 on the prices for agricultural products & related measures. amendment negatived on division (113 to 209). Main Question agreed to on division (192 to 70).

Debate on a motion to take note of European Community on a motion to take note of European Community Document 4608/93 on the prices for agricultural products & related measures. amendment negatived on division (113 to 209). Main Question agreed to on division (192 to 70).

What representations he has received from potato producers about the proposed EC potato regime. - Ref to 221 c503W. (Failed OPQ)

What representations he has received from potato producers about the proposed EC potato regime. - Ref to 221 c503W. (Failed OPQ)

When he expects to make an announcement on the proposed regime for potatoes.

When he expects to make an announcement on the proposed regime for potatoes.