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
News
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
GHOST SHIP DOCKING A DISGRACE - BAKER
Responding to reports that the first of two American ghost ships will arrive in Hartlepool today Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat's Environment Spokesman, Said:
12 Nov 2003
WALES: Local delivery key to DEFRA reform, says Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat countryside spokesperson, today commented on the Haskins report on the reform of DEFRA, stressing that advisory services are best delivered at a local level.
11 Nov 2003
BEWARE: CONTROL FREAKS COULD TAKE CONTROL - GEORGE
Commenting ahead of tomorrow's expected announcement of a new land management agency to take over the functions of English Nature, the Countryside Agency and possibly the Forestry Commission, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary said:
11 Nov 2003
NOT THE TIME FOR GM MAIZE DECISION - GEORGE
Commenting on the decision by EU officials to postpone a vote on genetically modified sweetcorn, which would have effectively ended the EU moratorium on GM products, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary said:
11 Nov 2003
Environment
Pippa becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson
Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster
YM
18 Sep 2024
Environment
Pippa addessses COP29 UK priorities debate
Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th
YM
15 Sep 2024
Environment
Cambridgeshire MPs vote for action on Sewage Dumping, Cost of Living and NHS in King's Speech
In one of their first votes in Parliament, the new Liberal Democrat MPs for Cambridgeshire have voted in support of an amendment to the King's Speech which would see action taken on sewage dumping, cost of living and the NHS
YM
24 Jul 2024
Environment
Pippa Heylings celebrates Bathing Water designation: but now water companies must act
Pippa Heylings joined with Cam Valley Forum campaigners on Sunday 19th May for a swim to celebrate Sheep’s Green in Cambridge receiving a Bathing Water Designation
YM
30 May 2024
Environment
South Cambs MP Votes Against Law To Criminalise Water Companies For Sewage Spills
On Wednesday, Conservative MPs including South Cambs MP Anthony Browne voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.
YM
16 May 2024
Environment
Pippa recognised in environmental Power List
The 2024 ENDS Power List for politicians who have championed environmental causes has been published. It is a list of 50 politicians in the country and Pippa is honoured to be part of that list!
YM
15 May 2024