Unsuspecting gardeners may become chemical criminals
Thousands of gardeners could become lawbreakers because of government failure to make provision for a new law on dangerous chemicals, claims a North West Euro-MP.
20 Aug 2003
National News
CONSUMERS COULD CUT £317 MILLION OFF WATER BILLS WITH METERED WATER RATES - BAKER
If every household in Britain used metered water from their current water supplier instead of the more widely used rateable value, British consumers would cut £317 million a year from their water bills - a saving of £20.11 per average household per year.
14 Aug 2003
New Container Site Rumoured for Cheriton
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with concern to rumours that Eurotunnel is exploring the option of putting a large lorry container operation in place at its Cheriton terminal that borders Newington and Peene. The scale of the proposed operation is understood to be substantial. It is believed that the operation will include the unloading and short term storage of hundreds of steel containers. Large cranes and other equipment will be required to operate the new facility.
12 Aug 2003
Is this the worst bench in Shepway?
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll is appealing to Shepway District Council for help with what he thinks may be the most dilapidated bench in Shepway.
11 Aug 2003
BATES BACKS BIO-DIESEL FOR WALES
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today welcomed the harvesting of the first oilseed rape crop in Britain that will be made into 'home-grown' fuel for vehicles.
11 Aug 2003
'BIG THREE' POLLUTERS MUST SIGN UP TO KYOTO - BAKER
Responding to the Institute for Public Policy Research Report, 'New Economy: Beyond Kyoto', which says the Kyoto approach to climate change is 'flawed', Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
7 Aug 2003