Toll motorways are not long-term answer - Thurso
Commenting on the opening of Britain's first toll motorway, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
9 Dec 2003
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SCOTLAND: Brown calls for promotion of new green energy invention
Robert Brown, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Glasgow, has called for the promotion of domestic wind turbines to guarantee Scotland's position at the vanguard of the renewable energy industry.
8 Dec 2003
Green Liberal Democrats back Corporate Responsibility Bill
The Green Liberal Democrats have decided to back the Corporate Responsibility Coalition's Corporate Responsibility Bill in light of last week's publication of the Private Members Bill ballot in the House of Commons.
8 Dec 2003
Energy price hike shows need for conservation - Stunell
Commenting on reports that British Gas is to raise its prices by 5.9% in the new year, Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy Minister, said:
8 Dec 2003
Government shows its hand on GMs - George
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), representing the British Government, today voted in favour of licensing the import of GM sweetcorn, despite serious scientific and public concerns.
8 Dec 2003
Licence for GM maize would be outrageous - George
The agreed five-year moratorium on GMs in the EU could be ended today by a European Standing Committee, if they grant a licence for the import of GM sweetcorn.
8 Dec 2003