Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to refer to the Senate starred question No.52, replied on 13th December, 2012 and state the steps taken by the Government for promoting diverse, affordable and nutritious food in the domestic market and start food relating social protection schemes in order to reduce food insecurity from the country?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state the growing area and production of tea in the country and steps taken by the Government for enhancement of tea cultivation?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that India is exploring minerals, oil and gas from the area of sir creek, if so, the objection, if any, raised by the Government of Pakistan on such activities?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the number, location with staff position of Federal Government Guest Houses under the administrative control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; (b) amount incurred on maintenance and renovation of the Guest Houses during the last three years; and (c) the dignitaries entitled to use those Guest houses?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the present status for settlement of Kashmir dispute?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether the service of the employees of National Tariff Commission is pensionable, if not, its reasons; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to make it pensionable?