My Lords, the Food and Drink Federation’s response to the consultation exercise urged caution by the Government, requesting them to take a holistic view of the wider pressures faced by industry at this time, along with the attendant risks, including the proposal to introduce a deposit return scheme and reform...

My Lords, the Food and Drink Federation’s response to the consultation exercise urged caution by the Government, requesting them to take a holistic view of the wider pressures faced by industry at this time, along with the attendant risks, including the proposal to introduce a deposit return scheme and reform...

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will ensure that fracking operations in the United Kingdom will pose no potential risk for the contamination of groundwater.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will ensure that fracking operations in the United Kingdom will pose no potential risk for the contamination of groundwater.

To call attention to the implications of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico; and to move for papers.

To call attention to the implications of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico; and to move for papers.

My Lords, I declare an interest as one of many long-term investors in BP shares as part of a pension fund and, more important for today’s debate, as a director of Rowan Companies. I have had the privilege to sit on Rowan’s board for 12 years and have chaired its...

My Lords, I declare an interest as one of many long-term investors in BP shares as part of a pension fund and, more important for today’s debate, as a director of Rowan Companies. I have had the privilege to sit on Rowan’s board for 12 years and have chaired its...

My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister and to noble Lords for participating in this debate. Over the past 10 years, I have learnt much about the family history of my noble friend Lord Selsdon. Once again, the House enjoyed his contribution, expertise and family insights. May he...

My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister and to noble Lords for participating in this debate. Over the past 10 years, I have learnt much about the family history of my noble friend Lord Selsdon. Once again, the House enjoyed his contribution, expertise and family insights. May he...

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the implications of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the implications of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Motion withdrawn.

My Lords, first, I declare my interest as a non-executive director of Rowan Drilling, a US-based shallow-water jack-up drilling company. I was one of the Energy Ministers responsible for implementing the recommendations emanating from the Piper Alpha disaster, and I congratulate the Minister on immediately undertaking a review of the...

My Lords, first, I declare my interest as a non-executive director of Rowan Drilling, a US-based shallow-water jack-up drilling company. I was one of the Energy Ministers responsible for implementing the recommendations emanating from the Piper Alpha disaster, and I congratulate the Minister on immediately undertaking a review of the...

When he expects to respond to the letter of Dr John Cox of Wednesday 9th January on environmental consequences of the Gulf War. - Reply will be sent shortly.

When he expects to respond to the letter of Dr John Cox of Wednesday 9th January on environmental consequences of the Gulf War. - Reply will be sent shortly.

Pursuant to his answer of 9th July, 176 c37W to the honourable Member for Linlithgow, if he will make a statement on further work under the Piper Alpha abandonment programme. - Incls text of conditions attached to Piper Alpha abandonment programme as approved by Sec of State.

Pursuant to his answer of 9th July, 176 c37W to the honourable Member for Linlithgow, if he will make a statement on further work under the Piper Alpha abandonment programme. - Incls text of conditions attached to Piper Alpha abandonment programme as approved by Sec of State.

To take steps to have produced from all the relevant services a full co-ordinated list of those bathing beaches around England, Wales, N.Ireland & Scotland which reach & do not reach standards of water quality of directive 76/160/EEC & to give forecast dates by which those failing to reach this...

To take steps to have produced from all the relevant services a full co-ordinated list of those bathing beaches around England, Wales, N.Ireland & Scotland which reach & do not reach standards of water quality of directive 76/160/EEC & to give forecast dates by which those failing to reach this...

What steps are being taken to ensure that sufficient measures are being taken to prevent further pollution of River Don where it flows through Sheffield & South Yorkshire. (Failed OPQ).

What steps are being taken to ensure that sufficient measures are being taken to prevent further pollution of River Don where it flows through Sheffield & South Yorkshire. (Failed OPQ).

If Sec of State has received any recent representations about quality of water in Barnsley area - (Failed OPQ)

If Sec of State has received any recent representations about quality of water in Barnsley area - (Failed OPQ)

What representations have been received about imposing a statutory requirement on local authorities to clean European designated bathing beaches of litter & to clean any beach regularly used by public after an oil spill.

What representations have been received about imposing a statutory requirement on local authorities to clean European designated bathing beaches of litter & to clean any beach regularly used by public after an oil spill.

What measures are being taken to reduce water pollution in & around Humber estuary. - (Holding answer 16 May 1989).

What measures are being taken to reduce water pollution in & around Humber estuary. - (Holding answer 16 May 1989).