WALES: Bates finds holes in Labour environment plans
Mick Bates, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, takes the Labour Assembly Government to task over its environmental policies this week.
17 Nov 2003
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
SCOTLAND: TIGHTER CONTROLS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES
Steps have been taken to strengthen controls on monitoring and handling hazardous wastes.
17 Nov 2003
SCOTLAND: MORATORIUM ON WIND ENERGY TYPICAL TORY HOT AIR - THURSO
John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat's Spokesman on Scottish Affairs yesterday tabled a motion condemning the announced Conservative policy for a moratorium on new wind energy in Scotland. The policy puts over 1,000 jobs at risk and would endanger Scotland's reputation for being at the leading edge of renewable energy. John Thurso said,
14 Nov 2003
UK SHIPS SCRAPPED IN INDIA SHOWS GHOSTSHIP THREAT IS MULTINATIONAL
Responding to Greenpeace reports that UK ships are being scrapped in India in defiance of international law, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat's Shadow Environment Sectary, said:
13 Nov 2003
DEFRA MUST EXPLAIN HOW CONTAMINATED SEEDS REACHED FARMS - GEORGE
Responding to reports that ring rot has been discovered on potato farms in Wales Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary, commented:
13 Nov 2003
WALES: Bates supports urgent statement on potato disease
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat countryside spokesperson, today backed calls for an urgent statement by Carwyn Jones on what the Labour Assembly Government is going to do about the threat of 'ring rot' to Welsh agriculture.
13 Nov 2003