FARMLAND MUST NOT BE WASTED FOR RURAL IDYLL - GEORGE
The latest rural land survey published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows a trend towards city-dwellers buying farms with no intention of farming the land.
4 Aug 2003
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Climate change: "It's too late for words, Tony" - Baker
Commenting on the Prime Minister's climate change speech today, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has warned that the time for action against climate change is now well overdue.
14 Sep 2004
End to MPs' airport parking perks welcome - Baker
Commenting on the decision by BAA to end free parking for MPs at its airports, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
14 Sep 2004
Scotland: Finnie describes draft Environmental Assessment Bill
A draft Bill expected to be introduced into Parliament in January next year is designed to open the decision-making process on major plans to public comment, a conference was told today.
13 Sep 2004
Wales: Urgent clarification on GM commercialisation needed
A European Commission decision to make seventeen types of GM maize available for planting throughout the EU could have serious repercussions for Wales' GM free status, warns Mick Bates.
9 Sep 2004
Wales: Ministerial limos should drive cleaner fuels use - Bates
A new fleet of cars for use by Labour Assembly Government Ministers will not be using green fuel, despite the Assembly's commitment to sustainable development, Welsh Liberal Democrats have learned. The decision has been slammed by Environment spokesman Mick Bates as a missed opportunity to promote green transport.
14 Sep 2004
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