To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will make a statement on initiatives taken through the British Irish Council to advance minority indigenous languages in (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Ireland following the discussions at the Fifth Summit.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will make a statement on initiatives taken through the British Irish Council to advance minority indigenous languages in (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Ireland following the discussions at the Fifth Summit.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on minority and regional languages.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on minority and regional languages.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value was of the block grant allocation to the (a) Scottish Office and (b) Scottish Executive in each of the last 10 years; and what the projected figure is for the next two years in (a) cash and (b) constant terms....

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value was of the block grant allocation to the (a) Scottish Office and (b) Scottish Executive in each of the last 10 years; and what the projected figure is for the next two years in (a) cash and (b) constant terms....

Scottish Grand Committee statement on energy policy (Committee sitting in Westminster).

Scottish Grand Committee statement on energy policy (Committee sitting in Westminster).

Draft SIs on the Scotland Act 1998 (cross-border public authorities), (transfer of functions to the Scottish ministers) and (modifications of schedule 5). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft SIs on the Scotland Act 1998 (cross-border public authorities), (transfer of functions to the Scottish ministers) and (modifications of schedule 5). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on the Scotland Act 1998 (consequential modifications). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on the Scotland Act 1998 (consequential modifications). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Scottish Grand Committee statement on the United Kingdom textile and clothing strategy announced by Secretary of State for Trade and Industry last week, and about other issues currently relevant to the industry. (Committee sitting in Westminster).

Scottish Grand Committee statement on the United Kingdom textile and clothing strategy announced by Secretary of State for Trade and Industry last week, and about other issues currently relevant to the industry. (Committee sitting in Westminster).

Draft SI on Scotland Act 1998 (transfer of functions to the Scottish Ministers etc). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on Scotland Act 1998 (transfer of functions to the Scottish Ministers etc). Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.

Scotland Bill. Second reading debate second day. Amendment negatived on division (148 to 411). Main Question agreed to on question. Motion that Bill be committed to Committee of the Whole House, money resolution, ways and means resolution and programme motion agreed to (all formal).

Scotland Bill. Second reading debate second day. Amendment negatived on division (148 to 411). Main Question agreed to on question. Motion that Bill be committed to Committee of the Whole House, money resolution, ways and means resolution and programme motion agreed to (all formal).

If he will list by constituency, based on home addresses, the number of pupils currently supported under the assisted places scheme. - Inc fact that information is being sought, and will be collated in the manner requested. (Holding answer 17 March 1997).

If he will list by constituency, based on home addresses, the number of pupils currently supported under the assisted places scheme. - Inc fact that information is being sought, and will be collated in the manner requested. (Holding answer 17 March 1997).

How many representations he has received on the future funding of the Sleep Laboratory at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. - Inc ref to 291 c457-8W.

How many representations he has received on the future funding of the Sleep Laboratory at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. - Inc ref to 291 c457-8W.

If he will instruct NHS hospital trusts that normal BT call-box charges should apply to all payphones within hospitals. - No. This is a matter for trusts to determine at local level.

If he will instruct NHS hospital trusts that normal BT call-box charges should apply to all payphones within hospitals. - No. This is a matter for trusts to determine at local level.

What proposals he has to strengthen the law in relation to the protection of rights of way in Scotland.

What proposals he has to strengthen the law in relation to the protection of rights of way in Scotland.

If he will bring forward proposals to widen the remit of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland to cover all claims of unreasonable and oppressive behaviour by feudal superiors under feudal law. - (Holding answer 27 November 1996).

If he will bring forward proposals to widen the remit of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland to cover all claims of unreasonable and oppressive behaviour by feudal superiors under feudal law. - (Holding answer 27 November 1996).

Under what provisions it is necessary to establish that a crime has been committed before an award can be made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. - Inc ref to board's annual reports (in Library).

Under what provisions it is necessary to establish that a crime has been committed before an award can be made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. - Inc ref to board's annual reports (in Library).

How many cases which have been dealt with by way of fixed penalty by procurators fiscal in Scotland in each of the past five years have also resulted in awards being made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. - Info not available.

How many cases which have been dealt with by way of fixed penalty by procurators fiscal in Scotland in each of the past five years have also resulted in awards being made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. - Info not available.

What restrictions are placed on the activities of registered charities which bring financial benefit to private companies.

What restrictions are placed on the activities of registered charities which bring financial benefit to private companies.

If he will state the charitable purpose served by the West Sutherland Fisheries Trust.

If he will state the charitable purpose served by the West Sutherland Fisheries Trust.