To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much he expects will be distributed to companies under grant schemes administered by the Department in 2006-07.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much he expects will be distributed to companies under grant schemes administered by the Department in 2006-07.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the cost of the abolition of the associated companies' rules for investment.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the cost of the abolition of the associated companies' rules for investment.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the EU has for the harmonisation of company tax within the EU.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the EU has for the harmonisation of company tax within the EU.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how he defines administrative co-operation in the draft EU constitution Article III-63 on company taxation; how he defines combating tax fraud and tax evasion in Article III - 63 of the draft EU Constitution.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how he defines administrative co-operation in the draft EU constitution Article III-63 on company taxation; how he defines combating tax fraud and tax evasion in Article III - 63 of the draft EU Constitution.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the EU has to combat (a) fraud and (b) evasion in company taxes.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the EU has to combat (a) fraud and (b) evasion in company taxes.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what this year's budget is for Government subsidy of United Kingdom companies. - Inc figure.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what this year's budget is for Government subsidy of United Kingdom companies. - Inc figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what his estimate is of the date when bids will close for Railtrack in administration. - This is a matter for the administrator. (Holding answer 18 March 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what his estimate is of the date when bids will close for Railtrack in administration. - This is a matter for the administrator. (Holding answer 18 March 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if the Government has received a request to guarantee or underwrite the finances of the proposed company limited by guarantee for Railtrack.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if the Government has received a request to guarantee or underwrite the finances of the proposed company limited by guarantee for Railtrack.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if it is his policy that the not-for-profit limited company proposed for Railtrack will be 100 per cent. privately owned; and what option the Government will retain to buy back the company.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if it is his policy that the not-for-profit limited company proposed for Railtrack will be 100 per cent. privately owned; and what option the Government will retain to buy back the company.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will announce the (a) Board of (b) financial backers of and (c) advisers to the proposed not-for-profit company he wishes to take over the assets and liabilities of Railtrack plc.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will announce the (a) Board of (b) financial backers of and (c) advisers to the proposed not-for-profit company he wishes to take over the assets and liabilities of Railtrack plc.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what money is available for the successor Railtrack company in (a) 2001-02, (b) 2002-03 and (c) 2003-04 from (i) government and (ii) SRA sources. - Ref to 23 October 2001 373 c195-7W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what money is available for the successor Railtrack company in (a) 2001-02, (b) 2002-03 and (c) 2003-04 from (i) government and (ii) SRA sources. - Ref to 23 October 2001 373 c195-7W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will make a statement on conditions under which the new Railtrack company will be able to draw down the Government loan facility. - Ref to 373 c195-7W 23/10/01 and c671W 31/10/01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will make a statement on conditions under which the new Railtrack company will be able to draw down the Government loan facility. - Ref to 373 c195-7W 23/10/01 and c671W 31/10/01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will make a statement on the amount of government money available for (a) Railtrack in administration and (b) the successor Railtrack company for the next three years. - Inc ref to 372 c1230W 31.10.01 and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will make a statement on the amount of government money available for (a) Railtrack in administration and (b) the successor Railtrack company for the next three years. - Inc ref to 372 c1230W 31.10.01 and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what his estimate is of (a) the gross assets to be transferred to the new Railtrack company and (b) the debt to be set against those assets. - Ref to 373 c671W 31/10//01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what his estimate is of (a) the gross assets to be transferred to the new Railtrack company and (b) the debt to be set against those assets. - Ref to 373 c671W 31/10//01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what advice he has received on the strength of balance sheet needed by the new Railtrack company to obtain a BBB credit rating. - Includes ref to 23 October 2001, 373 c195-7W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what advice he has received on the strength of balance sheet needed by the new Railtrack company to obtain a BBB credit rating. - Includes ref to 23 October 2001, 373 c195-7W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will announce the proposed new structure for the successor company to Railtrack plc; and if he will consult on the options. - Ref to 23 October 2001, 373 c195-7W. (Holding answer 23 October 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will announce the proposed new structure for the successor company to Railtrack plc; and if he will consult on the options. - Ref to 23 October 2001, 373 c195-7W. (Holding answer 23 October 2001).

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of revenues telecoms companies in the UK paid in tax and licence fees in 1997; and what proportion they pay in the current year. - Inc figures.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of revenues telecoms companies in the UK paid in tax and licence fees in 1997; and what proportion they pay in the current year. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, which non-motor companies have received offers of regional selective assistance; and how many have received their first payment. - Inc fact that commercial confidentiality and ref to Labour Market Trends. (Holding answer 21 July 2000).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, which non-motor companies have received offers of regional selective assistance; and how many have received their first payment. - Inc fact that commercial confidentiality and ref to Labour Market Trends. (Holding answer 21 July 2000).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if the payments of regional selective assistance to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. and Ford Motor Co. Ltd. have received EU approval. - Yes. (Holding answer 21 July 2000).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if the payments of regional selective assistance to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. and Ford Motor Co. Ltd. have received EU approval. - Yes. (Holding answer 21 July 2000).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, for which Ford plant regional selective assistance was offered. - Bridgend and Swansea. (Holding answer 21 July 2000).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, for which Ford plant regional selective assistance was offered. - Bridgend and Swansea. (Holding answer 21 July 2000).