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Transatlantic Air Services
Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his oral answer of 12 June 2002, Official Report, column 860, how many meetings have taken place between the UK and US Governments since 1 February to discuss liberalisation of transatlantic air services; when the meetings took place; when the next meeting is scheduled; who was present at the meeting; and what the outcome was of the discussion. [64322]
The Prime Minister: Further to the answer I gave at Prime Minister's questions I would like to outline the nature of the contacts made regarding this issue. It is right that we are keen to liberalise the US-UK air services agreement, but only on the basis that the terms are right and fair. Contact has continued to take place at official level. Ministerial discussions were conducted last year, and my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Transport discussed it with the American Administration in January. I have asked the Secretary of State for Transport to review all the options and consider the best way forward to restart the discussions formally.
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WALES
Departmental Expenditure Limit
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much and what proportion of the departmental expenditure limit for 2002–03 had been spent by 31 May; what the figures were for 2001–02; and if he will make a statement. [61004]
Mr. Paul Murphy: I refer the hon. Member to the answer he received from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury on 17 June 2002, Official Report, column 130W.
Public Service Agreement Targets
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the (a) cost and (b) saving from the pursuit of the Department's Public Service Agreement targets in each year since they were introduced. [61045]
Mr. Paul Murphy: My Department does not have a Public Service Agreement.
Broadband
Mr. Connarty: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what targets he has set for the roll out of broadband services; and if he will make a statement. [61798]
Mr. Paul Murphy: The Government have set a target for the UK to have the most extensive and competitive broadband market in the G7 by 2005. We have not set any specific targets relating to broadband in Wales as these are a matter for the National Assembly for Wales.
Grants
Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales which organisations and outside bodies which were in receipt of grant in 1997–98 are no longer; what the annual saving is (a) individually and (b) in aggregate; which organisations and outside bodies which were not in receipt of grant in 1997–98 now are; and what the annual cost is (i) individually and (ii) in aggregate. [62043]
Mr. Paul Murphy: My Department came into existence in 1999 and makes no grant payments (other than to the National Assembly for Wales). It is a matter for the Assembly whether to continue or discontinue grants made by the former Welsh Office prior to 1 July 1999.
Royal Prerogative
Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what decisions have been made by his Department in the last year under authority from the Royal Prerogative. [63140]
Mr. Paul Murphy: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Pendle (Mr. Prentice) on 23 October 2001, Official Report, column 182W.
Delegated Legislation
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Change of Category of Maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations; [63263]
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- (2) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the BSE Monitoring (Wales) Regulations; [63279]
(3) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Code of Conduct (Qualifying Local government Employees) (Wales) Order; [63295]
(4) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Children (Leaving Care) (Wales) Regulations; [63311]
(5) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Accounts and Audit (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63216]
(6) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Beet Seeds (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63232]
(7) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) and (General Ophthalmic Services) (Amendment) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations; [63241]
(8) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 9) Order; [63249]
(9) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (Foundation Body) (Wales) Regulations; [63255]
(10) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 9) Regulations; [63271]
(11) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Decisions Documents and Meetings) (Wales) Regulations; [63287]
(12) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 8) Order; [63303]
(13) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Undersized Whiting (Revocation) (Wales) Order; [63319]
(14) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Welfare of Farmed Animals (Wales) Regulations; [63259]
(15) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Welsh Language Schemes (Public Bodies) Order; [63267]
(16) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Prescribed Waste (Wales) (Revocation) Regulations; [63283]
(l7) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Conduct of Members (Principles) (Wales) Order; [63299]
(18) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Relocation Grants (Forms of Application) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63315]
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(19) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Farm Waste Grant (Nitrate Vulnerable Zones) (Wales) Scheme; [63220]
(20) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Vegetable Seeds (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63228]
(21) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Special Waste (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63235]
(22) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Agricultural Holdings (Units of Production) (Wales) (No. 3) Order; [63245]
(23) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Feeding Stuffs and the Feeding Stuffs (Enforcement) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63238]
(24) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the General Teaching Council for Wales (Additional Functions) (Amendment) Order; [63275]
(25) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Local Commissioner in Wales (Standards Investigations) Order; [63291]
(26) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Meat (Enhanced Enforcement Powers) (Wales) Regulations; [63307]
(27) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations; [63296]
(28) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No 9) (Amendment) Regulations; [63265]
(29) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Valuation for Rating (Plant and Machinery) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations; [63281]
(30) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Code of Conduct (Non-Qualifying Local government Employees) (Wales) Order; [63297]
(31) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Amendment) (Wales) Order; [63313]
(32) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Parent Governor Representatives and Church Representatives (Wales) Regulations; [63218]
(33) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Abolition of the Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Regulations; [63226]
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(34) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Specified Risk Material (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations; [63234]
(35) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 9) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations; [63243]
(36) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63251]
(37) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Amendment) (No 2) (Wales); [63257]
(38) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Plant Health (Amendment) (Wales) Order; [63273]
(39) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Adjudications by Case Tribunals and Interim Case Tribunals (Wales) Regulations; [63289]
(40) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Central Rating List (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations; [63305]
(41) what discussions he has had with the Foot- and-Mouth Disease (Ascertainment of Value) (Wales) (No. 5) Order; [63253]
(42) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (Assisted Places) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63261]
(43) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Teacher Training Incentive (Further Education) (Wales) Regulations; [63269]
(44) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions and Directions) (Wales) Regulations; [63285]
(45) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (School Government) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations; [63301]
(46) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Housing Grants (Additional Purposes) (Wales) Regulations; [63317]
(47) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Mandatory Travel Concessions (Reimbursement Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations; [63222]
(48) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Fodder Plant Seeds (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63230]
(49) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 10) (Fees) Regulations; [63237]
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(50) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Agricultural Holding (Units of Production) (Wales) Order; [63247]
(51) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Agricultural Processing and Marketing Grant (Wales) Regulations; [63277]
(52) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Standards Committees (Wales) Regulations; [63293]
(53) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Common Agricultural Policy (Wine) (Wales) Regulations; [63309]
(54) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Wales) Order; [63264]
(55) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63280]
(56) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Carers (Services) and Direct Payments (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63312]
(57) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Approved Investments) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63217]
(58) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 12) Regulations; [63225]
(59) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 11) Regulations; [63233]
(60) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations; [63242]
(61) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Children's Commissioner for Wales Regulations; [63250]
(62) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (Assisted Places) (Incidental Expenses) (Amendment) (Wales) Order; [63256]
(63) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Inspection of Education and Training (Wales) Regulations; [63272]
(64) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Conduct of Members (Model Code of Conduct) (Wales) Order; [63288]
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(65) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 8) Regulations; [63304]
(66) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Street Work (Inspection Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63260]
(67) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Agricultural Subsidies (Appeals) (Wales) Regulations; [63268]
(68) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Proposals for Alternative Arrangements (Wales) Regulations; [63284]
(69) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Commission for Local Administration in Wales and Local Commissioner in Wales (Functions and Expenses) Regulations; [63300]
(70) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Housing Renewal Grants (Prescribed Form and Particulars) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63316]
(71) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (Schools and Further and Higher Education) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63221]
(72) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Seed Potatoes (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63229]
(73) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Potatoes Originating in Germany Notification (Wales) Order; [63236]
(74) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Agricultural Holdings (Units of Production) (Wales) (No. 2) Order; [63246]
(75) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Processed Animal Protein (Wales) Regulations; [63252]
(76) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the General Teaching Council for Wales (Functions) (Amendment) Regulations; [63276]
(77) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Alternative Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations; [63292]
(78) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Contaminated Land (Wales) Regulations; [63308]
(79) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot-and- Mouth Disease (Marking of Meat, Meat Products, Minced Meat and Meat Preparations) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations; [63266]
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(80) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost effectiveness of the Potatoes Originating in Egypt (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63282]
(81) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Proposals for Executive Arrangements (Wales) Order; [63298]
(82) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Housing Renewal Grants (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63314]
(83) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Schools) (Wales) Regulations; [63219]
(84) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Oil and Fibre Plant Seeds (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63227]
(85) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Plant Health (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 2) Order; [63215]
(86) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 11) Order; [63244]
(87) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 10) Regulations; [63239]
(88) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Air Quality Limit Values (Wales) Regulations; [63258]
(89) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (School Day and School Year (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63274]
(90) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Discharge of Functions) (Wales) Regulations; [63290]
(91) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Gelatine (Intra-Community Trade) (Wales) Regulations; [63306]
(92) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 10) Order; [63248]
(93) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Specified Risk Material (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63254]
(94) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Sweeteners in Food (Amendments) (Wales) Regulations; [63262]
(95) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63270]
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(96) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Authorities Executive Arrangements (Functions and Responsibilities) (Wales) Regulations; [63286]
(97) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63302]
(98) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (Publication of Draft Proposals and Orders (Further Education Corporations) (Wales) Regulations; [63318]
(99) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (Wales) Regulations; [63223]
(100) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Cereal Seeds (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63231]
(101) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Children's (Protection from Offenders) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63240]
(102) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Prohibition of Vaccination) (Wales) Regulations; [63278]
(103) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Local Government Investigations (Functions of Monitoring Officers and Standards Committees) (Wales) Regulations; [63294]
(104) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Disabled Children (Direct Payments) (Wales) Regulations; [63310]
(105) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Countryside Access (Draft Maps) (Wales) Regulations; [63561]
(106) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (External Qualifications) (Description of Tests) (Wales) Regulations; [63569]
(107) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the BSE Monitoring (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63553]
(108) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Housing Renewal Grants (Prescribed Forms and Particulars) (Amendment No. 2) (Wales) Regulations; [63557]
(109) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations; [63565]
(110) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Farm Enterprise Grant and Farm Improvement Grant (Wales) Regulations; [63573]
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(111) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (Wales) Regulations; [63559]
(112) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63563]
(113) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) (Charges) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations; [63571]
(114) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Foot and Mouth Disease (Amendment) (Wales) (No. 13) Order; [63555]
(115) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Colours in Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations; [63567]
(116) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Amendment) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations; [63562]
(117) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot and Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 13) Regulations; [63570]
(118) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) (No. 14) Regulations; [63554]
(119) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Housing Renewal Grants (Amendment No. 2) (Wales) Regulations; [63558]
(120) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Non- domestic Rating Contributions (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations; [63566]
(121) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Travel Concessions (Extension of Entitlement) (Wales) Order; [63574]
(122) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Relocation Grants (Forms of Application) (Amendment No. 2) (Wales) Regulations; [63556]
(123) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Countryside Access (Local Access Forums) (Wales) Regulations; [63560]
(124) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Preserved Rights (Transfer of Responsibilities to Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations; [63564]
(125) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the South Wales Sea Fisheries Committee (Levies) Regulations; [63572]
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(126) what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the cost-effectiveness of the Education (Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales) (Conferment of Function) Order; [63568]
Mr. Paul Murphy: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 18 June 2002, Official Report, column 316.
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