Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

– in the House of Commons am 10:30 am ar 25 Mawrth 2010.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

The Secretary of State was asked-

  • Food Industry (11 areithiau)

    What steps his Department is taking to assist the food industry in the current economic climate.

  • Dangerous Dogs (14 areithiau)

    What steps he is taking to tackle the problem of dangerous dogs; and if he will make a statement.

  • Recycling (8 areithiau)

    What steps his Department is taking to encourage the recycling of household waste; and if he will make a statement.

  • Air Quality (10 areithiau, 1 anodiad)

    What recent assessment he has made of progress towards meeting European air quality standards; and if he will make a statement.

  • Local Food Sourcing (9 areithiau)

    What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on steps to increase local food sourcing by the public sector.

  • Drains and Sewers (Transfer Guidance) (6 areithiau)

    When he expects to publish guidance on the transfer of ownership of private drains and sewers to water companies.

  • Farming (Competitiveness) (12 areithiau)

    What steps his Department is taking to improve the competitiveness of the farming industry.

  • Landfill (2010 Targets) (6 areithiau)

    What progress has been made towards meeting the 2010 targets for waste management under the EU landfill directive.

  • Small and Medium-Sized Family Farms (4 areithiau)

    What recent assessment he has made of the future financial viability of small and medium-sized family farms.

  • Hunting Act (4 areithiau)

    What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Hunting Act 2004; and if he will make a statement.

  • Anaerobic Digestion Facilities (6 areithiau)

    How many anaerobic digestion facilities for the disposal of fallen stock have been opened in each of the last three years.

  • Food Wastage (8 areithiau)

    What steps are being taken to reduce the level of food wastage.

  • Rural Economy (4 areithiau)

    What steps his Department is taking together with other Government Departments to strengthen the rural economy.

  • Topical Questions (44 areithiau)

    If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Secretary of State

Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.