Russia's decision on Kyoto desperately sad news - Baker
Responding to reports that Russia will not ratify the Kyoto Protocol in its present form, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
2 Dec 2003
National News
PUMPING LAKES SHOULD BE LAST RESORT - BAKER
After the dry summer and autumn reducing water levels in England, northwest water company, United Utilities, has applied to the Environment Agency for permission to pump water from Ullswater and Windermere lakes.
2 Dec 2003
BAKER VISITS GHOST FLEET TO DEMAND ANSWERS
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, will tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd December) visit Hartlepool to see the 'ghost fleet' of toxic ships from America that are waiting to be dismantled by Teesside company Able UK.
2 Dec 2003
Residents set to pay for Conservative mismanagement
Residents face a big Council Tax rise as the Council has to find money to cover a £700,000 hole in Council finances left by the previous Conservative administration. Leader of Shepway District Council, Cllr Linda Cufley, will today announce the Council Tax increase for next year, as part of a four year financial plan for the district.
2 Dec 2003
BRITISH ENERGY: TAXPAYERS TO BAIL OUT NUCLEAR LIABILITIES - BRUCE
Commenting on Patricia Hewitt's confirmation of the increase of £75 million in the Credit Facility to British Energy in a written statement released today, Malcolm Bruce MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow DTI Secretary, said:
1 Dec 2003
SCOTLAND: Fines for fly-tippers
New regulations will give local authorities extra powers from today to take action against fly-tippers.
1 Dec 2003