To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the estimated population of badgers in England was between 1973 and 1980; and what the estimate is for 2003; how many closed dairy herds in England are registered with the Department; what steps farmers can take to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the estimated population of badgers in England was between 1973 and 1980; and what the estimate is for 2003; how many closed dairy herds in England are registered with the Department; what steps farmers can take to...

How many prison officers in Northern Ireland were approached by the Police Service in Northern Ireland about their security as the result of the raid on Sinn Fein offices in Stormont during 2002, and whether all security arranged as a result has been put in place. [HL 5474].

How many prison officers in Northern Ireland were approached by the Police Service in Northern Ireland about their security as the result of the raid on Sinn Fein offices in Stormont during 2002, and whether all security arranged as a result has been put in place. [HL 5474].

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action has been taken by (a) his Department and (b) the Prison Service following the recent judicial review finding that the Children Act 1989 covers children in prisons. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action has been taken by (a) his Department and (b) the Prison Service following the recent judicial review finding that the Children Act 1989 covers children in prisons. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the security (a) advice and (b) protection offered to employees of the British Council working in Saudi Arabia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the security (a) advice and (b) protection offered to employees of the British Council working in Saudi Arabia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment was made of the risk to children and young people in domestic violence situations in drawing up the Green Paper on Children at Risk; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment was made of the risk to children and young people in domestic violence situations in drawing up the Green Paper on Children at Risk; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will list the social services departments which have introduced a computer system (a) to monitor the activities of child-protection agencies and (b) to cross-reference knowledge held by other agencies as recommended by the Laming Report.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will list the social services departments which have introduced a computer system (a) to monitor the activities of child-protection agencies and (b) to cross-reference knowledge held by other agencies as recommended by the Laming Report.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the timetable is for the introduction of computer systems to (a) monitor the activities of child protection agencies and (b) cross-reference knowledge held by other agencies through social services departments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the timetable is for the introduction of computer systems to (a) monitor the activities of child protection agencies and (b) cross-reference knowledge held by other agencies through social services departments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will introduce measures to ban the unsolicited sending of credit card cheques to existing card holders.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will introduce measures to ban the unsolicited sending of credit card cheques to existing card holders.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the implications of the transfer of responsibility for the Child Benefit Office to the Inland Revenue, with particular reference to whether the office's ability to assist local councils with information in connection with...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the implications of the transfer of responsibility for the Child Benefit Office to the Inland Revenue, with particular reference to whether the office's ability to assist local councils with information in connection with...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK civilians are working for defence contractors in Iraq; for whom they are working; in which areas of Iraq they are working; what risk assessments were carried out prior to them beginning work; what protection they are receiving; and if...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK civilians are working for defence contractors in Iraq; for whom they are working; in which areas of Iraq they are working; what risk assessments were carried out prior to them beginning work; what protection they are receiving; and if...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make it his policy to insert into the Green Paper on Children at Risk a requirement for risk assessment in contact cases involving domestic violence or child abuse; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make it his policy to insert into the Green Paper on Children at Risk a requirement for risk assessment in contact cases involving domestic violence or child abuse; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what measures are being taken to change the system whereby abusive parents can gain visitation rights to their children; how many children were injured during contact visits with an abusive parent in (a) 2001, (b) 2002 and (c) 2003. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what measures are being taken to change the system whereby abusive parents can gain visitation rights to their children; how many children were injured during contact visits with an abusive parent in (a) 2001, (b) 2002 and (c) 2003. -...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 28 October 2003, 654 c25WA, whether they will provide a substantive answer to the question asked by the Lord Morris of Manchester [HL 5094] instead of a reference to a Ministry of Defence paper, thereby providing information for those affected...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 28 October 2003, 654 c25WA, whether they will provide a substantive answer to the question asked by the Lord Morris of Manchester [HL 5094] instead of a reference to a Ministry of Defence paper, thereby providing information for those affected...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action the Government is taking to support teachers and school staff in their work to prevent (a) violence and (b) crime in schools. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action the Government is taking to support teachers and school staff in their work to prevent (a) violence and (b) crime in schools. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what advice he has given to local authorities to help them determine the suitability of licensed (a) taxi and (b) private hire drivers to escort vulnerable people, including children, in the absence of an enhanced check. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what advice he has given to local authorities to help them determine the suitability of licensed (a) taxi and (b) private hire drivers to escort vulnerable people, including children, in the absence of an enhanced check. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to protect the assets in the pension funds of former nationalised industries. - Including ref to 17 November 2003, 413 c480W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to protect the assets in the pension funds of former nationalised industries. - Including ref to 17 November 2003, 413 c480W.

Written Statement on publication of major sections of the Draft Gambling Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny (Cm 6014).

Written Statement on publication of major sections of the Draft Gambling Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny (Cm 6014).

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on ATOL Scheme

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on ATOL Scheme

Lords statement on whether they have plans to bring forward further draft proposals for a modernisation of the law on gambling. [HL 5577]. - Including fact that we have today published the major sections of the draft Gambling Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny (Cm 6014).

Lords statement on whether they have plans to bring forward further draft proposals for a modernisation of the law on gambling. [HL 5577]. - Including fact that we have today published the major sections of the draft Gambling Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny (Cm 6014).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent discussions she has had with Energywatch on measures to help elderly consumers develop a greater understanding of their rights in relation to energy companies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent discussions she has had with Energywatch on measures to help elderly consumers develop a greater understanding of their rights in relation to energy companies.