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Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how long the Department allowed for consultation on each consultation document it published in 2001 in (a) electronic and (b) printed form. [70087]

Mr. Morley: The Department issued 55 consultation documents in 2001 published both in electronic and printed form. 20 out of these had periods given for responses of less than 12 weeks.

Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in what format her Department has published the results of its 2001 written consultations. [69847]

Mr. Morley: The Departmental Guidance Notes for Written Consultations provides that at the end of all consultation exercises, sponsoring divisions should place all documents in the Department's main library where it is made accessible to members of the public on request.

Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which consultation documents published by her Department in 2001 were not made available as paper copies. [69827]

Mr. Morley: All consultation documents published by the Department in 2001 were made available as paper copies.

Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many complaints her Department has received about its 2001 consultations by (a) electronic and (b) printed means. [69826]

Mr. Morley: The Department has received nine complaints about its 2001 consultations by electronic means and in addition a further six were received by telephone. No other complaints were received.

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Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether her Department for has a designated consultation co-ordinator in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Practice on Written Consultations. [69828]

Mr. Morley: The Department's designated consultation co-ordinator is Bronwen Jones. Her contact details are:


Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether consultation documents published by her Department in 2001 carried the consultation criteria as recommended in the Cabinet Office Code of Practice on Written Consultations. [70088]

Mr. Morley: The departmental guidance notes for written consultations provides that consultation documents should include a summary of the criteria set out in the Code of Practice on Written Consultations. Compliance with this criteria is not monitored so information is not available.

Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will list the public consultations undertaken by her Department since 1997, indicating for each consultation (a) if copies were available on-line, (b) if copies were available in print, (c) the date the time period given for responses opened and (d) the date the time period given for responses closed. [69804]

Mr. Morley: The Cabinet Office Code of Practice on Written Consultation applies to all formal national public consultation documents issued by Departments from 1 January 2001. The information requested for consultations undertaken before that date is not available. All consultation documents issued by the Department since 1 January 2001 were made available in print and on-line.

The table shown sets out the consultations undertaken by the Department since 1 January 2001 indicating the date it was issued and the deadline for responses.

ConsultationDate issuedDeadline
Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control: a Practical Guide, 2 edition—published for comment28 June 20021 November 2002
New draft Environmental Information Regulations15 July 20024 October 2002
Consultation on CAP reform: mid-term review of Agenda 200011 July 20024 October 2002
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the recognition of professional qualifications (COM (2002) 119 final)5 July 200230 September 2002
Review of Access in Agri-Environment Schemes8 July 200227 September 2002
Consultation exercise on the bio-energy infrastructure scheme25 June 200216 September 2002
Crime prevention on rights of way: public consultation paper on the designation of areas and other procedural matters19 June 200220 September 2002
Enforcement of highway authorities' duty to prevent obstructions on rights of way: consultation paper on the implementation of section 63 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200019 June 200220 September 2002
Implementation of Directive 2000/76/EC on the Incineration of Waste21 June 20029 September 2002
Consultation on shrimp trawls: separator trawls (sieve/veil nets) and sorting grids18 June 20026 September 2002
Draft guidance on control of Johne's disease in dairy herds31 May 200231 August 2002
Energy labelling of household air conditioners and electric ovens: Consultation on New Regulations for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland11 June 200230 August 2002
Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms into the Environment: second consultation on new regulations for England31 May 200226 August 2002
Consultation on Water Grid PPP: Removal of Restrictions on British Waterways' Statutory Powers15 May 200216 August 2002
Statistical methodology review of the monitoring sites used in the air quality headline indicator15 May 20028 August 2002
Consultation on The Government's Strategy for Combined Heat and Power to 201015 May 20027 August 2002
Policy Review of Woodland Creation in England under the Woodland Grant Scheme and the Farm Woodland Premium Scheme13 May 20027 August 2002
LAPC Consultation on Risk-Based Regulation and Inspection Frequency3 May 20022 August 2002
Consultation on Stage II Petrol Vapour Recovery16 April 20029 July 2002
Review of seed certification in England: draft seeds regulations and registration, licensing and enforcement regulation12 April 20028 July 2002
Consultation on draft code of recommendations for the welfare of cattle26 March 200228 June 2002
Economic evaluation of the Apple and Pear Research Council5 April 200227 June 2002
Consultation on UK Ratification of the 1998 Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution on Heavy Metals20 March 200211 June 2002
Consultation on proposed Agricultural Development Scheme10 April 200231 May 2002
Consultation on Public Rights of Way: Rules for procedures for Inquiries and Hearings held under The Highways Act 1980, Wildlife And Countryside Act 1981 and Town and Country Planning Act 19901 March 200231 May 2002
Consultation on proposals for amendment to the Potato Industry Development Council Order 1997 (as amended)6 March 200229 May 2002
Review of agri-environmental schemes in England26 March 200227 May 2002
Consultation on Food And Environment Protection Act 1985 (Part II): Charges for Licences to Deposit Materials At Sea and Approval Of Oil Spill Treatment Products28 March 200225 May 2002
Consultation on proposals for an EU Directive on environmental liability12 April 200224 May 2002
Consultation on flood and coastal defence funding review13 February 200217 May 2002
Consultation on Fees for Seed Certification 2002/0311 March 200213 May 2002
Consultation on Fees for National Listing and Plant Breeders' Rights11 March 200213 May 2002
Consultation on the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (England) Regulations 20028 February 200211 March 2002
Consultation on developing a draft strategy for antimicrobial resistance in animals (VMD consultation)13 February 20027 May 2002
Consultation on detailed rules for determining the mesh size of fishing nets2 April 20026 May 2002
Consultation on an Animal Welfare Bill2 January 200230 April 2002
Consultation on the environmental impact of growing sugar beet28 January 200224 April 2002
Consultation on the Environment Agency's Objectives and Contribution to Sustainable Development25 January 200218 April 2002
Consultation on proposals for Regulations on Dedication of Access Land under Section 16 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200021 January 200215 April 2002
National Forest Company Quinquennial Review29 January 200220 April 2002
Consultation on changes to the EU sheepmeat regime29 January 200215 March 2002
Consultation on Better Quality Service review of the Egg Marketing Inspectorate29 January 200228 February 2002
Consultation on proposals for Regulations on Dedication of Access Land under Section 16 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200021 January 200215 April 2002
Consultation on implementation of powers in Animal Health Bill11 January 200215 March 2002
Consultation on conservation of native freshwater fish stocks—amendments to the Prohibition of Keeping or Release of Live Fish (Specified Species) Order 19984 January 20021 April 2002
Consultation on quinquennial review and better quality services review of the UK Register of Organic Food Standards (UKROFS)21 December 200131 March 20002
Consultation on draft guidance to Local Highway Authorities on the preparation of Rights of Way Improvement Plans21 December 200128 March 2002
Consultation on quinquennial review of Horticulture Research International (HRI)21 December 200122 March 2002
Consultation on proposals for regulations on the exclusion or restriction of access to open countryside and registered common land under the Countryside And Rights of Way Act 200021 December 200122 March 2002
Consultation outlining two options for reducing nitrate pollution of waters from agriculture in England20 December 200115 March 2002
Consultation on proposed national ambient noise strategy for England20 December 200115 March 2002
Amendments to 'The Welfare Of Animals (Slaughter Or Killing) Regulations 1995' (Wask)11 December 20015 March 2002
Consultation on Distribution of the £140 Million Waste Minimisation and Recycling Fund21 November 200121 January 2002
Consultation on Proposals for Regulations on Provisional and Conclusive Maps under Section 11 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200019 November 20018 February 2002
Consultation on changes in the Protected Zone for Rhizomania15 November 200114 January 2002
Quality town and parish councils—consultation7 November 200131 January 2002
Consultation on review of Dangerous Wild Animals Act 197631 October 200131 January 2002
Consultation on guidance to draft codes of practice to minimise noise26 October 200131 January 2002
Consultation on changes to the BSE Offspring Slaughter Regulations25 October 200122 November 2001
Consultation on amendment to the BSE Monitoring (England) Regulations 200122 October 200114 November 2001
Pollution Prevention & Control (England And Wales) Regulations 2000: Consultation on a Deferral of the Relevant Period for Applications of certain A2 and B Installations19 October 200119 December 2001
Consultation on extending the National Scrapie Plan and issues relating to scrapie reporting9 October 20011 November 2001
Consultation on implementation of Council Directive 1999/22/EC on the keeping of wild animals in zoos5 October 200123 November 2001
Milk Quotas: Consultation on new consolidated Dairy Produce Quotas Regulations5 October 200110 December 2001
Consultation European Commission proposals on measures for the control and prevention of zoonoses5 October 20015 January 2002
Consultation on a contingency plan for the possibility of BSE in Sheep28 September 200121 December 2001
Code of Practice on the Welfare of Red Meat Animals at Slaughter14 September 20017 December 2001
Consultation on managing radioactive waste safely12 September 200112 March 2002
Consultation on flood and coastal defence managed realignment: land purchase, compensation and payment for alternative beneficial land use24 September 200131 December 2001
Consultation on guidance on the role of flood and coastal defence in nature conservation in England24 September 200131 December 2001
Consultation on Radioactive Substances: Proposed Natural Gas Exemption Order19 September 200119 December 2001
Air Quality Strategy: Particles, Benzene, Carbon Monoxide and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons17 September 200112 December 2001
Consultation on DEFRA voluntary Code of Practice for the prevention and control of salmonella in broiler flocks on farm3 September 20013 December 2001
Second consultation on Flood and Coastal Defence Funding Scheme Prioritisation System24 September 200126 November 2001
Consultation on recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste in 200220 September 20017 November 2001
Consultation on UK implementation of Regulation (EC) 1093–2001, controlling third country imports of hemp7 September 20013 December 2001
Review of Seed Certification in England: draft Cereal Seed Regulations12 September 20015 December 2001
Second Consultation on Implementing the Uncultivated Land and Semi-Natural Areas Provisions of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive4 September 200131 October 2001
Energy Efficiency Commitment—2002–2005: Consultation Proposals17 August 200112 October 2001
Consultation on National Park Authorities and Broads Authority review8 August 20012 November 2001
Consultation on waste management controls: proposed amendment to the duty of care10 August 200126 October 2001
Consultation on implementation of Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste (second consultation paper)8 August 200126 October 2001
Consultation on proposed EC Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings9 August 200126 October 2001
Consultation on draft Regulations on vehicular access over common land, under Section 68 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 20008 August 20011 October 2001
Consultation on DEFRA Aim and ObjectivesAugust 200128 September 2001
Consultation on Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment27 July 200126 October 2001
Consultation on proposed changes to the Plant Health Directive 2000/29/EC31 July 200126 October 2001
Proposals for regulations on Local Access Forums under sections 94 & 95 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200031 July 200123 October 2001
Consultation on draft Groundwater Protection Code for Fuel Dispensing Facilities Involving Underground Storage Tanks10 July 200119 October 2001
Consultation on the Veterinary Surgeon's Act 1966 Equine Dentistry Exemption Order23 July 200112 October 2001
Consultation on Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Appeals Regulations13 July 200123 August 2001
Technical Amendments to the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 199428 June 200123 August 2001
Consultation on the proposed reform of the EU sheepmeat regime5 June 200120 July 2001
Consultation on scallop technical conservation26 April 200120 July 2001
Consultation on the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 Artificial Insemination of Marea Exemption Order27 April 200120 July 2001
Consultation on MAFF's Welsh Language Scheme19 March 200125 May 2001
Consultation on new surveillance and testing measures over TB in cattle16 February 200117 May 2001
Quinquennial review of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew16 January 20019 April 2001
Consultation on External Waters licences for Redfish at IcelandJanuary 200116 March 2001
Consultation on a Statutory Instrument controlling Waste Waters from Rendering Plants8 January 20015 March 2001

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Further information on all of the consultations shown in the table can be obtained from the DEFRA website (www.defra.gov.uk)


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