| Report Number: 10518 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Bristol’s green message from the people (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following report 10517 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Savita Custead (Director, Bristol Natural History Consortium), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Savita Custead (Director, Bristol Natural History Consortium) |
Duration:2
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Out-words:December really look like |
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| Report Number: 10517 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol’s green message from the people (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Green groups across the city are key to Bristol’s bid. That’s according to one of the team pitching for European Green Capital. According to Savita Custead from the Bristol Natural History Consortium, the ideas presented to judges this morning in Brussels didn't come from ivory towers, but from the community. Also on the shortlist are Glasgow, the city of Brussels and Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. But Savita Custead says Bristol’s secret weapon are its people. |
Interviewee:Savita Custead (Director, Bristol Natural History Consortium) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Of the bid |
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| Report Number: 10516 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol has “overwhelming” case for Green Capital, says MEP (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following report 10515 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:2
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Out-words:My fingers crossed |
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| Report Number: 10515 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol has “overwhelming” case for Green Capital, says MEP (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:South West |
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A “slick performance” means it’s fingers crossed for Bristol. The city has gone for the title of European Green Capital before. Last year it was beaten into second place by Copenhagen. So could this be Bristol’s year? Graham Watson was part of the team pitching to judges this morning. The Lib Dem MEP says he has a good feeling about the way it went. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Lot of banter |
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| Report Number: 10514 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Bristol mayor hopes for thousands of new jobs (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 10511 and 10512 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with George Ferguson (Mayor of Bristol), available for download below. |
Interviewee:George Ferguson (Mayor of Bristol) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Better world for them |
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| Report Number: 10513 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol mayor hopes for thousands of new jobs (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Bristol is a model for Europe when it comes to green living, says the city’s mayor. George Ferguson has been in Brussels this morning in a final pitch for European Green Capital. The mayor believes if Bristol wins, it could unlock investment and create thousands of new jobs. But he also says it is about being a model others can follow. |
Interviewee:George Ferguson (Mayor of Bristol) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Everyone can learn from |
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| Report Number: 10512 |
Date: 24/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol mayor hopes for thousands of new jobs (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Winning Green Capital of Europe should mean thousands of new jobs for Bristol – that’s according to the mayor. George Ferguson has been part of the team pitching Bristol to a panel of judges in the EU. The city is on the shortlist for the prize along with Glasgow, Brussels and Ljubljana. This morning the Bristol team made their final presentation to judges. Speaking afterwards, George Ferguson told us why he believes his city should win. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see www.bristolgreencapital.org |
Interviewee:George Ferguson (Mayor of Bristol) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Mean to share this |
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| Report Number: 10511 |
Date: 23/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Bristol in final pitch for European Green Capital (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 10509 and 10510 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Only be helpful |
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| Report Number: 10510 |
Date: 23/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol in final pitch for European Green Capital (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Don’t under-estimate the competition – that’s the warning from one of our MEPs ahead of Bristol’s final bid for European Green Capital. A team from the city, including the mayor and MEP, Graham Watson, are pitching to the judges on Friday for the prize. We’re up against three others on the shortlist: Ljubljana, Brussels and Glasgow. The European Green Capital is awarded every year to a city doing more than most for the environment. According to Graham Watson’s Bristol’s secret weapon is the way in which it has involved so many groups across the city. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Story to tell |
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| Report Number: 10509 |
Date: 23/5/2013 |
Title:Bristol in final pitch for European Green Capital (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Bristol “has the edge” for the European Green Capital – that’s according to local MEP, Graham Watson. He is going to be taking part in the city’s bid for the prize on Friday along with mayor, George Ferguson. Also on the shortlist is Ljubljana, Brussels and Glasgow. Last year Bristol also made the final few, but was pipped to the post by the Danish capital, Copenhagen. The European Green Capital is awarded every year to a city with a particularly impressive vision for the environment. MEP, Graham Watson, was tight lipped about the pitch on Friday, but he has high hopes of Bristol winning. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/t3uvo8 |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Bristol has the edge |
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| Report Number: 10508 |
Date: 23/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Stalking abroad victims protected in North West, says MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Following reports 10506 and 10507 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Arlene McCarthy MEP (Labour, North West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Arlene McCarthy MEP (Labour, North West) |
Duration:7
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Out-words:As soon as possible |
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| Report Number: 10507 |
Date: 23/5/2013 |
Title:Stalking abroad victims protected in North West, says MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Domestic violence and stalking victims should be entitled to local support services if they move to the North West – that’s according to Arlene McCarthy. It is estimated that one in four women will be victims of domestic violence at some time in their life. Many children also get caught up in it. Now the European Parliament has voted for new rules designed to ensure that if you move countries, protection orders will still apply. Labour MEP, Arlene McCarthy, says women’s groups in the region have told her about many cases of marriages breaking up, people moving abroad and worried that they might be at risk. |
Interviewee:Arlene McCarthy MEP (Labour, North West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Another EU member state |
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| Report Number: 10506 |
Date: 23/5/2013 |
Title:Stalking abroad victims protected in North West, says MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Victims of stalking and domestic violence should get the same protection if they move abroad, that’s the hope of North West MEP, Arlene McCarthy. The European Parliament has voted through the new rules which, once rubber stamped by ministers, will come into force by 2015. It means that someone moving to the North West from another part of Europe will have a certificate to warn local police that they have been a victim and may need protection. Likewise people from our region moving abroad will be entitled to the same safety levels as at home. Labour MEP, Arlene McCarthy, is convinced the change will give many people more piece of mind. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/14wYHu3 |
Interviewee:Arlene McCarthy MEP (Labour, North West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Access support services |
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| Report Number: 10505 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: USA deal vital “for Scottish jobs” (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10503 and 10504 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:Probably at the earliest |
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| Report Number: 10504 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:USA deal vital “for Scottish jobs” (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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A trade deal between the EU and the USA could finally free the way for haggis – that’s the hope of Scottish MEP, David Martin. The Labour Euro MP is hugely excited by the potential of a free trade agreement. The European Parliament is expected to fire the starting gun for talks to get underway in its vote on Thursday (23 May). The discussions between officials in Brussels and Washington would then be expected to take several years. According to David Martin, America is already Scotland’s biggest market worth an estimated £2.5bn. He is hopeful that some of our big name products like whisky, salmon and haggis would receive a big boost by a trade deal being done. Haggis has not been allowed for decades supposedly because of American fears about food hygiene. David Martin believes this could be the moment to get that changed. |
Interviewee:David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Get into the market |
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| Report Number: 10503 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:USA deal vital “for Scottish jobs” (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish salmon, whisky and even haggis could receive a significant boost from a trade deal with America – that’s according to one of our MEPs. On Thursday (23 May) the European Parliament is expected agree to the EU opening free trade talks with the USA. The plan is to do away with some of the trade barriers which currently make it difficult for Scottish products to be sold into the American market. It is expected to take several years for the negotiations to reach a conclusion. Labour MEP, David Martin, says the USA is already worth billions to the Scottish economy with the potential for much more to come. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background from David Martin http://bit.ly/17Z8f4N and from the European Parliament http://bit.ly/13LqiIs |
Interviewee:David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Vital for Scottish jobs |
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| Report Number: 10502 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Welsh farm crisis “unhygienic and distressing” (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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Following reports 10500 and 10501 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:Happen again in future |
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| Report Number: 10501 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Welsh farm crisis “unhygienic and distressing” (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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EU farming rules must be workable in Wales, says Jill Evans. In the cold weather of the last few months, animal carcases were left out rotting sometimes for a matter of weeks as remote areas became unreachable. Farmers say they were forbidden from burying them by the government and local authorities quoting EU law. The Farmers Union of Wales insisted that the rules were flexible in times of crisis. The four Welsh members of the European Parliament are together writing to EU officials to find out what the real situation is. The confusion has done huge damage to the industry, according to Jill Evans, and cost farmers dear. She says it is urgent that the EU clarifies the rules. |
Interviewee:Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:For Welsh agriculture |
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| Report Number: 10500 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Welsh farm crisis “unhygienic and distressing” (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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A misinterpretation of EU law was responsible for a "distressing" few months for Welsh farmers – that’s according to Jill Evans. The Plaid Cymru MEP has been working with the other three Welsh Euro MPs to try and find out what went wrong when farmers were forced to leave animal carcases unburied sometimes for a matter of weeks. European rules usually insist that farmers pay for the carcases to be taken away. But in the extreme Spring weather and particularly the heavy snowfall in Mid and North Wales, in many cases that just was not possible. Jill Evans says it is vital that the EU makes it clear what is and isn’t allowed. |
Interviewee:Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:For what purpose |
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| Report Number: 10499 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Welsh farms pay thousands for EU snow rules (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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Following reports 10497 and 10498 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of John Bufton MEP (UKIP, Wales), available for download below. |
Interviewee:John Bufton MEP (UKIP, Wales) |
Duration:5
minutes 41 seconds |
Out-words:Farming industry in Wales |
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| Report Number: 10498 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Welsh farms pay thousands for EU snow rules (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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Common sense could have saved farmers in Wales thousands of pounds over the last few months – that’s according to UKIP MEP, John Bufton. During the extremely cold springtime weather farmers lost more animals than usual. But they were told they couldn’t bury carcases on the farm unless they had categorical proof it was impossible to collect them from remote areas. The Welsh government claimed that it was just following EU law, but the Farmers Union of Wales argued the rules are flexible in times of crisis. Now all four Welsh MEPs are trying to get some clarity in where farmers really stand. UKIP’s John Bufton says the situation was entirely avoidable. |
Interviewee:John Bufton MEP (UKIP, Wales) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:And it did not |
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| Report Number: 10497 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Welsh farms pay thousands for EU snow rules (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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Was confusion over EU rules to blame for Welsh farmers having to pick up bills for thousands of pounds? Faced with multiple animal deaths in the cold weather earlier this year, farmers across Wales were told they were not allowed to bury carcases on the farm, according to the Farmers Union of Wales. Instead they had to pay to have them removed – in some cases leaving sheep to rot in the fields for weeks – unless there was enough evidence that getting to the farm was impossible. The Welsh government blamed EU rules which do not usually allow burying, but the Farmers Union of Wales insisted the law has built in flexibility in times of crisis. Now all four Welsh MEPs are writing to the European Commission to clarify what is allowed to avoid the same thing happening again in future. UKIP MEP, John Bufton says it has been a “ridiculous” time for farmers in Wales. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background from the FUW see http://bit.ly/160ecxL |
Interviewee:John Bufton MEP (UKIP, Wales) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Should be buried |
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| Report Number: 10496 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: South East MEP calls for EU review on ‘bird glue’ (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 10494 and 10495 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:Maritime Safety Agency |
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| Report Number: 10495 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:South East MEP calls for EU review on ‘bird glue’ (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Europe needs to take action over a product thought to be responsible for killing thousands of birds off our coastline, according to a local MEP. Research suggests that the substance, known as P.I.B., forms a glue-like substance when mixed with seawater - potentially lethal for seabirds. . Birds have been washing up all across the South coast, in many cases dead. Under international rules ships are allowed to clean out their tanks containing Polyisobutene. Keith Taylor MEP says this product should be classified as ‘highest risk’ in future, with its usage more closely monitored by Europe. Speaking in Strasbourg, the Green MEP says he will work towards getting a review of P.I.B. at a European level. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Maritime Safety Agency |
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| Report Number: 10494 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:South East MEP calls for EU review on ‘bird glue’ (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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A South East MEP is urging the EU to look at future usage of a chemical believed to be responsible for harming thousands of birds off the South coast. Birds have been washing up on our beaches, in many cases dead, covered in a glue-like substance known as PIB (Polyisobutene). It’s thought it comes from ships when they wash out their tanks at sea. The practice is allowed, but environmentalists say that when mixed with seawater it thickens like a glue and a danger to wildlife. Keith Taylor wants the EU and the International Maritime Organisation to look at increasing PIB’s status to ‘highest risk’, to prevent any future tragedy. Speaking in Strasbourg, the Green MEP says there’s a clear urgent need to act. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Make it better |
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| Report Number: 10493 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Yorkshire beaches fail EU standards (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 10491 and 10492 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:2
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Out-words:Action this year |
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| Report Number: 10492 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Yorkshire beaches fail EU standards (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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It is vital bathing water standards at two Yorkshire beaches are improved, according to a local MEP. Linda McAvan MEP has responded to a European Environment Agency report that’s looked at the quality of coastal bathing water across Europe. It found that standards in the UK were among the worst. Two local beaches failed in Yorkshire: Staithes and Sandsend, both near Scarborough. The Labour MEP says people need to have confidence that water is safe for swimming. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Beaches cleaned-up |
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| Report Number: 10491 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Yorkshire beaches fail EU standards (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Two beaches in Yorkshire have failed to reach EU water standards. A European Environment Agency report investigated bathing water quality across Europe and found the UK among the worst. Across the country six per cent failed to meet the minimum target. Staithes and Sandsend beaches – both near Scarborough – were the beaches found wanting in our region. Labour MEP Linda McAvan has been in touch with the Environment Agency about the results. She says the cause of the problem is not yet known and a joint approach is needed to try and find a solution. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Action this year |
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| Report Number: 10490 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Scottish beaches fail EU standards (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10488 and 10489 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:A recreational area |
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| Report Number: 10489 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Scottish beaches fail EU standards (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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A Scottish MEP says there needs to be more investment if the quality of water at our beaches is to be improved. Speaking after the publication of an EU Report - which found the UK’s coastal water among the worst in Europe – George Lyon MEP says there’s still a way to go. In Scotland the beaches at Stonehaven and Heads of Ayr failed this time round. Lib Dem MEP, George Lyon, says investment has improved water in many areas, but there is still work to be done. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:To be working |
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| Report Number: 10488 |
Date: 22/5/2013 |
Title:Scottish beaches fail EU standards (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Water quality off the Scottish coast is getting better, says a Scottish MEP in response to a European Environment Agency Report. Water quality across all of Europe was investigated, with the UK’s beaches among the worst in in terms of bathing water cleanliness. Six per cent fell short of the EU required level. In Scotland, Stonehaven and Heads of Ayr were the beaches not up to the mark. Liberal Democrat MEP George Lyon says the annual survey is vital information for bathers. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/14MscaE |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:A recreational area |
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| Report Number: 10487 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Robust investment needed as five North East beaches fail (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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Following reports 10485 and 10486 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat, North East), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat, North East) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:The investment goes in |
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| Report Number: 10486 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Robust investment needed as five North East beaches fail (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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Water companies need to continue to invest in light of a new report on water quality in the region – that’s according to one of our MEPs. The European Environment Agency has just published a report showing five beaches in the North East failed EU water quality tests last year. As a whole across the UK, 6 per cent of beaches weren’t up to the legal level making us one of the worst countries in Europe. Northumberland, Durham and Seaton Carew North near Hartepool were amongst the places in our region which were not good enough. Lib Dem MEP, Fiona Hall, says a great deal of money has been spent, but the report highlights places where more work still needs to be done. |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat, North East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Investment was there |
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| Report Number: 10485 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Robust investment needed as five North East beaches fail (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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There is no reason why all our region’s beaches can’t be brought up to standard with the right investment – that’s the view of one of our MEPs. The European Environment Agency has published its latest survey into water quality right across Europe. Five beaches in the North East including Northumberland, Durham and Seaton Carew North near Hartepool did not meet the grade. Local Lib Dem MEP, Fiona Hall, says heavy rain and climate change is to blame, but tackling the problem is still possible. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/14MscaE |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat, North East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:The investment was there |
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| Report Number: 10484 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: North West beaches fail quality standards (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Following reports 10482 and 10483 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Fond of dipping in it |
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| Report Number: 10483 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:North West beaches fail quality standards (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Poor water quality isn’t going to stop one of our MEPs taking a dip this summer. Latest figures compiled by the European Environment Agency show that six beaches in our region failed to meet the standard demanded under EU law. North West MEP, Chris Davies, would like to see improvements made, but he says that he would still get into the water in places like Blackpool if the sun comes out. |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Enough to do so |
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| Report Number: 10482 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:North West beaches fail quality standards (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Beaches in Lancashire and Cumbria have failed water quality tests a new report has shown. The European Environment Agency survey gathered data from beaches right across Europe. Six beaches in our region were not up to the level required under EU law. They include Blackpool, Barrow-in-Furness and Allonby South beach. Local MEP, Chris Davies, says although it is disappointing, water quality is much improved since the heydays of our coastal resorts. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/14MscaE |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) |
Duration:0
minutes 26 seconds |
Out-words:Waters off Blackpool |
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| Report Number: 10481 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: South West beaches come out as UK worst (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 10479 and 10480 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:At the top every time |
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| Report Number: 10480 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:South West beaches come out as UK worst (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Water companies need to “redouble their efforts” in light of a new report on water quality in the region – that’s according to one of our MEPs. The European Environment Agency has just published a report showing sixteen beaches in the South West failed EU water quality tests last year. As a whole across the UK, 6 per cent of beaches weren’t up to the legal level making us one of the worst countries in Europe. Weston-Super-Mare’s Uphill Slipway, Plymouth Hoe, and East Looe were amongst the places in our region which were not good enough. Lib Dem MEP, Graham Watson, says there are many factors which can lower the quality, but water companies need to get a grip on it. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
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| Report Number: 10479 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:South West beaches come out as UK worst (1 of 3) |
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Sixteen beaches across the South West of England failed water quality tests, according to a new report. The European Environment Agency’s annual survey of beaches across Europe showed that last year eight in Devon, four in Cornwall, three in Dorset, and one in North Somerset did not meet the standard required under EU law. That’s a worse result than in any other region of the UK. Local MEP, Graham Watson, has been trawling through the data. He says when our region prides itself as a premier tourist destination, it is vital the bar is raised. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/14MscaE |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
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| Report Number: 10478 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Failed Welsh beaches show need for action, says MEP (3 of 3) |
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Following reports 10476 and 10477 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Failing figures again |
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| Report Number: 10477 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Failed Welsh beaches show need for action, says MEP (2 of 3) |
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The Welsh government needs to make use of a European report to go-ahead and improve water quality – that’s according to one of our MEPs. The European Environment Agency today published a report showing three beaches in Wales failed EU water quality tests last year. As a whole, 6 per cent of beaches weren’t up to the legal level in the UK making us one of the worst countries in Europe. Llandudno West Shore, Rhyl and Criccieth in Gwynedd were the three in Wales not good enough. Plaid MEP, Jill Evans, warns that yet tougher European standards will come into force next year so the Welsh government needs to invest to improve water quality as a matter of urgency, she says. |
Interviewee:Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru) |
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| Report Number: 10476 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Failed Welsh beaches show need for action, says MEP (1 of 3) |
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Three Welsh beaches have failed to meet water quality standards required under European law. A European Environment Agency report published today looked at water quality right across the EU. The UK came out as one of the worst with 6 per cent of beaches failing to meet the grade. In Wales Llandudno West Shore, Rhyl and Criccieth in Gwynedd were the three which didn’t meet the grade. Plaid MEP, Jill Evans, says the Welsh government needs to pay for infrastructure to sort out the problem. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/14MscaE |
Interviewee:Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru) |
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Out-words:The whole environment |
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| Report Number: 10475 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: “Scottish fingerprints” on new EU oil law (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10473 and 10474 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:And industry of Scotland |
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| Report Number: 10474 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:“Scottish fingerprints” on new EU oil law (2 of 3) |
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Existing standards within the Scottish oil and gas sector have formed much of the basis for new Europe-wide rules, says Alyn Smith. In light of the Gulf of Mexico disaster, the EU began looking at safety records in Europe back in 2010. The UK industry was quick to point out that it already complied with stringent standards. Scotland’s MEPs, including the SNP’s Alyn Smith argued the EU must not compromise. He is satisfied that the final deal is workable for our industry. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) |
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Out-words:As they do that |
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| Report Number: 10473 |
Date: 21/5/2013 |
Title:“Scottish fingerprints” on new EU oil law (1 of 3) |
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Scotland’s oil industry will benefit from new commercial opportunities thanks to new EU law – that’s according to one of our MEPs. The European Parliament has this lunchtime voted through plans which, once rubber-stamped by ministers, will set EU-wide minimum standards for the oil and gas industry. Green campaigners believe the new rules don’t go far enough and in their view, would not prevent something on the scale of the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico disaster happening in Europe. But SNP MEP, Alyn Smith, thinks that a balance has been struck between making sure safety is taken seriously, and allowing the industry to get on with the job. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background from Alyn Smith see http://bit.ly/13EpUrV and from the Greens http://bit.ly/15xHPEz |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) |
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| Report Number: 10472 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Green benefits to UK in EU, insists South East MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 10470 and 10471 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Other like-minded MEP's here |
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| Report Number: 10471 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Green benefits to UK in EU, insists South East MEP (2 of 3) |
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A South East MEP believes that leaving the EU would be disastrous for the environment. Keith Taylor MEP has responded to Conservative plans to put our EU future to a vote through a referendum. The UK Independence Party made significant gains at the local elections earlier this month putting pressure on the Tories. Whilst Green MEP, Keith Taylor, does support the idea of a referendum, he thinks we would be “crazy” to leave. He argues the benefits the UK gets from the EU – particularly for the environment – are worth keeping. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
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Out-words:Lose that protection |
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| Report Number: 10470 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Green benefits to UK in EU, insists South East MEP (1 of 3) |
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Calls for a referendum on EU membership has been backed by the South East’s Green MEP. But he does want Britain to stay in Europe. Keith Taylor has been speaking in light of Conservative party plans to ask the public to decide on our future in Europe by holding a referendum. The Tories have been under pressure with UKIP riding high in the recent local elections. But the local MEP believes a future out of the EU would be disastrous, especially for the environment. He argues that while the EU is not perfect and needs reform, the alternative would be worse. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
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Out-words:Implementing it into English law |
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| Report Number: 10469 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Scottish MEP urges EU to step in on alcohol (3 of 3) |
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Following reports 10467 and 10468 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
Duration:5
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| Report Number: 10468 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Scottish MEP urges EU to step in on alcohol (2 of 3) |
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A Scottish MEP is urging Europe to take action on the problems associated with alcohol. The health, social and criminal effects of alcohol across the EU cost more than 130 billion pounds every year – according to Research conducted on behalf of the European Liver Patients Association. Catherine Stihler MEP believes the situation in Scotland is particularly bad. Her comments come during the first ‘Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm’. Speaking after an event in the European Parliament to discuss future European alcohol policy, the Labour MEP says there’s a growing desire for Europe to lead a new way forward. |
Interviewee:Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
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| Report Number: 10467 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Scottish MEP urges EU to step in on alcohol (1 of 3) |
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A new plan to face the growing problems caused by alcohol is urgently needed - that’s the message from one of our MEP’s. Catherine Stihler MEP thinks it’s time to fix a growing health and social problem that - according to research on behalf of the European Liver Patients Association - is costing the EU around 130 billion pounds every year. This is roughly the same cost as putting on 14 London Olympic Games. Her comments come during the first ‘Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm’. The Labour MEP says the problems in Scotland are worse than in many other parts of Europe. She believes collective action is needed. Speaking in Brussels after an event to discuss future European policy to combat alcohol, she says the time for change is now. |
Interviewee:Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Plaftorm to take that forward |
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| Report Number: 10466 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: MEP says East of England companies ahead on human rights (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Following reports 10464 and 10465 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Respect for human rights |
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| Report Number: 10465 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:MEP says East of England companies ahead on human rights (2 of 3) |
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An East of England MEP is calling on Europe to make large companies more accountable on human rights issues. Richard Howitt MEP is urging the EU to back plans to make businesses with over 500 employees publish more information on their social and environmental policies. He thinks this would make them more transparent in terms of human rights. It has become an even greater issue after recent events in Bangladesh where more than a thousand people were killed when a clothing factory collapsed. The Labour MEP Richard Howitt says it’s about time companies started taking more responsibility. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
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Out-words:Respect for human rights |
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| Report Number: 10464 |
Date: 16/5/2013 |
Title:MEP says East of England companies ahead on human rights (1 of 3) |
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Companies in our region are taking the lead in being more open in human rights issues, according to an Eastern MEP. Richard Howitt MEP has taken a leading role in urging the EU to insist that large businesses with more than 500 employees publish more information on social and environmental issues. The Labour MEP believes this would make them more accountable on human rights. This issue is in the spotlight following the recent collapse of a clothing factory in Bangladesh that killed more than a thousand people. Speaking in Brussels, Euro MEP Richard Howitt says many companies in the east are ahead of the game and are already reporting this information. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
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Out-words:They want regulation |
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| Report Number: 10463 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Environmentalists criticise EU fishing proposals (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10461 and 10462 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Saskia Richartz (Fisheries Policy Director, Greenpeace), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Saskia Richartz (Fisheries Policy Director, Greenpeace) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Will be a step forward |
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| Report Number: 10462 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Environmentalists criticise EU fishing proposals (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Environmental groups are ‘not satisfied’ with proposed EU fishing policy reform. After intensive talks this week, European fisheries ministers have set out their position which will now go back to the European Parliament for further debate. Some compromise will be required if an agreement is to be reached. Central to the discussions have been calls by many – including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall - for a discards ban. At the moment fish caught without a quota cannot be brought ashore and have to be thrown back into the sea, usually dead. The latest deal would see a phased ban on discards. But, Saskia Richartz from Greenpeace says for her it doesn’t go far enough. |
Interviewee:Saskia Richartz (Fisheries Policy Director, Greenpeace) |
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Out-words:Not satisfied with |
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| Report Number: 10461 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Environmentalists criticise EU fishing proposals (1 of 3) |
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European fishing proposals are ‘weak’ – that’s the message from environmentalists. After two days of discussions by ministers on EU fishing policy reform, Greenpeace say the changes don’t go far enough. There has been a long campaign by environmental groups for significant change to current EU policy – something supported by the European Parliament. The proposals by fisheries ministers will now be debated by MEP’s, with a resolution still some way off. Campaigners welcome some of the potential changes, but are still critical. Speaking in Brussels, Saskia Richartz from Greenpeace says the reform needs to be more ambitious. |
Interviewee:Saskia Richartz (Fisheries Policy Director, Greenpeace) |
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Out-words:Calling for 2020 to be the target date |
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| Report Number: 10460 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Oxford MEP carries trafficking fight to Europe (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 10458 and 10459 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:This horrid horrid crime |
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| Report Number: 10459 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Oxford MEP carries trafficking fight to Europe (2 of 3) |
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The UK is Europe’s biggest market for trafficked people – and it has to stop. That’s the message from a local MEP, who is raising the issue at a European level. Following Operation Bullfinch, where seven men from Oxford were convicted of trafficking, she says the UK must do more to intervene. After signing up to an EU directive that states that people trafficking should be treated a serious crime, the UK has failed to implement, according to Catherine Bearder. It’s an issue she is planning to raise with EU Commissioner for Home Affairs. Speaking in Brussels, Catherine Bearder says vulnerable groups need better protection. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
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Out-words:This horrid horrid crime |
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| Report Number: 10458 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Oxford MEP carries trafficking fight to Europe (1 of 3) |
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More action is needed to stop people trafficking – that’s according to one of our South East MEPs. Following the Operation Bullfinch convictions - where Oxford men were convicted of trafficking teenagers - Catherine Bearder MEP is calling for greater intervention from Europe. A recent report estimated that more than 23,000 people were trafficked in the EU between 2008-2010. The UK has signed up to an European directive demanding that people trafficking should be treated as a serious crime in the courts. Only six out of the 27 countries in the European Union have implemented it. The UK has so far failed to do so, according to the Lib Dem MEP. She says it’s an issue she will be raising with European Home Affairs Commissioner. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
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Out-words:Into court and punished properly |
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| Report Number: 10457 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Scottish MEP backs progress with fishing reforms (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10455 and 10456 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Suits the Scottish fishing industry |
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| Report Number: 10456 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Scottish MEP backs progress with fishing reforms (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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European fishing reforms could mean Scotland gets a stronger say in the industry’s future – says a local MEP. Following discussions over the last two days, European ministers have agreed their stance on how to reform EU fishing policy. Included in the proposals is a ban on ‘discards’. Environmentalists have long campaigned against this practice - where EU rules mean that fishermen throw healthy and edible fish back so they don’t exceed ‘quotas’ they’re allowed to bring to land. The ministers’ ideas will now go back to the European Parliament to be debated, with a decision still some time away. George Lyon MEP has been speaking in Brussels, where he says the plans as they stand would be positive for Scottish fishermen. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:For a long while |
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| Report Number: 10455 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Scottish MEP backs progress with fishing reforms (1 of 3) |
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A Scottish MEP believes the latest announcement towards the reform of Europe’s fishing industry is a step in the right direction. After two days of detailed discussions, fisheries ministers have finalised their position on policy change. Included is a proposed ban on ‘discards’ – where often fish are thrown back into the sea so fishermen don’t exceed numbers they’re allowed to bring to land. There have been calls from environmental groups for more radical changes, a stance that the European Parliament has backed. The minister’s ideas will now be debated again in parliament, with a decision over whether they agree with them still some time off. Lib Dem MEP, George Lyon, says he’s hopeful a deal can be struck that suits all sides. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Suits the Scottish fishing industry |
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| Report Number: 10454 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Scotland must work within EU, insists MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10452 and 10453 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:Be a part of it |
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| Report Number: 10453 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Scotland must work within EU, insists MEP (2 of 3) |
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Scotland should work with the rest of the Europe, not detach itself from it – that’s the message from one of our MEP’s. The message comes after the EU published plans to revitalise the Atlantic coastlines of Europe. The proposals encourage countries who have Atlantic Sea coasts to work together to develop economies in these areas, but at the same time protect the environment. It still needs to be debated in the European Parliament and by EU Ministers but if ratified the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal would co-operate with each other in several key areas. These include tourism, technology, traditional maritime industries and new industry – including wind farms. Speaking in Brussels, Ian Hudghton MEP says that he welcomes the report, and says the way for Scotland to grow is to stay working closely with the EU. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Be a part of it |
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| Report Number: 10452 |
Date: 15/5/2013 |
Title:Scotland must work within EU, insists MEP (1 of 3) |
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A Scottish MEP says jobs can be created by working more closely with our Atlantic coast neighbours. Ian Hudghton MEP has backed EU plans for greater co-operation between the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal on how best to regenerate their Atlantic coast regions in years to come, but still take care to protect the environment. The proposals, which still need to be debated by EU ministers and in the European Parliament, look at development in several key areas. These include tourism, traditional industry, technology and new industry – including wind farms. Speaking in Brussels, the Scottish National Party MEP says that working alongside these countries can only be a positive thing, with great potential for Scotland. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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Out-words:The maintenance of existing jobs |
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| Report Number: 10451 |
Date: 14/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Suffolk MEP hoping police support her criminal campaign (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Following reports 10449 and 10450 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
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Out-words:Get things going |
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| Report Number: 10450 |
Date: 14/5/2013 |
Title:Suffolk MEP hoping police support her criminal campaign (2 of 3) |
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Work together and criminals can be stopped, that’s the message from one of our MEP’s. Vicky Ford is meeting with the head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre today. Their objective is to stop the sexual abuse of children. Vicky Ford is hoping that this will be a step forward in her campaign for better sharing of information about criminals across international borders. The Conservative Euro MP has been calling for change following two violent crimes in Suffolk. In both cases those responsible had previous convictions in their home countries of Lithuania and Poland – but that information hadn’t been shared with police here. The local MEP has already met with other agencies including the Internet Watch Foundation – based in Cambridgeshire – who work with internet providers to have indecent images of children removed. Speaking in Brussels, she says that it’s this co-operation – between agencies and countries - that’s key to stopping crime and catching those responsible. |
Interviewee:Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
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Out-words:Stop wanting to do it |
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| Report Number: 10449 |
Date: 14/5/2013 |
Title:Suffolk MEP hoping police support her criminal campaign (1 of 3) |
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An East of England MEP is hoping to take a step forward today in her campaign to share information about criminals across international borders. Vicky Ford MEP is meeting with a group who work to bring to justice to those who abuse children. She wants to see if detection methods in the UK could form the basis for a Europe-wide scheme. Vicky Ford’s campaign started after two violent crimes in Suffolk, where those responsible had previous convictions in their home countries of Poland and Lithuania – but this information had not been passed on to police in the UK. She has already been in touch with other agencies, including the Internet Watch Foundation - based in Cambridgeshire - who work with internet providers to remove child abuse images found online. Today she’s meeting with the head of the police Child Exploitation and Online Protection. She says she is getting increasing support for a Europe-wide register of sex offenders. NOTE TO EDITORS: For further information on CEOP see http://ind.pn/ZX7W2K |
Interviewee:Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
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| Report Number: 10448 |
Date: 13/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Protest urges for approval of EU fish reforms (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:All Constituencies |
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Following reports 10446 and 10447 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Tony Long (World Wide Fund for Nature), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Tony Long (World Wide Fund for Nature) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:By tomorrow lunch time |
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| Report Number: 10447 |
Date: 13/5/2013 |
Title:Protest urges for approval of EU fish reforms (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:All Constituencies |
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An environmental protest group is warning that the chances of EU fishing industry reforms going ahead as planned are only 50-50. Ministers are meeting in Brussels to vote on proposals to amend the Common Fisheries Policy today, with a decision expected tomorrow. If approved, controversial ‘discards’ – where dead fish are thrown back into the sea – would be outlawed. This is among the proposals put forward by the European Parliament, who voted in favour of reform in February. But whilst the UK government is pushing for the reform, there is understood to be resistance from Mediterranean and some eastern European countries. Speaking from the protest in Brussels, Tony Long form the WWF says whatever the outcome tomorrow, this will not be the end. |
Interviewee:Tony Long (World Wide Fund for Nature) |
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Out-words:Way it goes today and tomorrow |
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| Report Number: 10446 |
Date: 13/5/2013 |
Title:Protest urges for approval of EU fish reforms (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:All Constituencies |
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It’s vital that EU fishing industry reforms are approved, that’s the message form a protest group in Brussels today. Ministers from across Europe are meeting today and tomorrow to vote on proposals to reform the fishing industry, following an agreement in the European Parliament back in February. A decision is expected on changes to the Common Fisheries Policy tomorrow, and if approved should see an end to ‘discards’ - where dead fish are thrown back into the sea. Speaking at the protest outside the European Council in Brussels, Tony Long from the World Wide Fund for Nature says it’s no longer just environmentalists calling for change. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background on the protest see http://bit.ly/125FpJL |
Interviewee:Tony Long (World Wide Fund for Nature) |
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Out-words:Enough is enough |
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| Report Number: 10445 |
Date: 10/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Aberdeen community heating held back by EU, says MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10443 and 10444 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Core of this question |
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| Report Number: 10444 |
Date: 10/5/2013 |
Title:Aberdeen community heating held back by EU, says MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The EU should look again at rules that are blocking a council-led energy scheme in Aberdeen, according to a local MEP. Aberdeen Heat and Power already provide reduced cost energy to more than a thousand council properties in the city, and are looking to expand and offer the same service to the local police and the NHS. It’s hoped that this would free up more money for them to spend on serving the community. But this would contravene EU law that protects private energy companies from being unfairly undercut. Ian Hudghton MEP has written to the European Commission asking if the rules could be reviewed. Speaking in Brussels he says he’s hopeful logic will prevail. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Procurement regulation is under review |
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| Report Number: 10443 |
Date: 10/5/2013 |
Title:Aberdeen community heating held back by EU, says MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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A Scottish MEP is warning that plans to bring lower cost heating to public services in Aberdeen are being delayed by EU rules. Aberdeen Heat and Power already provide cheaper energy to eight public buildings and around twelve hundred flats in the city. They would like to expand and bring the service to the local NHS and Police. But EU law means that a publically funded heating scheme cannot be shared by several different public bodies. The law is meant to ensure private energy companies aren’t put at a disadvantage. But Ian Hudghton MEP believes that the restrictions are illogical in these austere times, and is urging the European Commission to think again. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Improve essential public services |
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| Report Number: 10442 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Northern Ireland MEP urges strong EU action on hen eggs (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Following reports 10440 and 10441 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Jim Nicholson MEP (Ulster Unionist Party, Northern Ireland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Jim Nicholson MEP (Ulster Unionist Party, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:At a more expensive rate |
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| Report Number: 10441 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:Northern Ireland MEP urges strong EU action on hen eggs (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Countries who do not comply with European farming quality standards should not be allowed to export – according to a local MEP. It’s emerged that 2 EU countries – Greece and Italy – have not adopted measures put in place to improve conditions for hens when producing eggs. Cage improvements were supposed to be in place by the beginning of last year, bringing an end to ‘battery farming’ conditions. The European Commission has now proposed action against the 2 countries, with the issue being taken to court. Jim Nicholson MEP has been following this issue closely. Speaking in Brussels, he says he wants to see tough penalties imposed as efforts by UK farmers to comply have been undermined. |
Interviewee:Jim Nicholson MEP (Ulster Unionist Party, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:At a more expensive rate |
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| Report Number: 10440 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:Northern Ireland MEP urges strong EU action on hen eggs (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Local MEP Jim Nicholson has welcomed the announcement that Europe will be pursuing action against countries whose farmers cut corners to save costs. All members of the EU were supposed to adopt measures to improve conditions when farming hens for eggs at the beginning of 2012. However it’s emerged that 2 countries – Greece and Italy – are still not meeting the required standards. The matter has now been taken to court by the European Commission. The local MEP has long campaigned on this issue, and speaking in Brussels he says it’s not fair on those countries who have invested heavily to follow EU legislation. |
Interviewee:Jim Nicholson MEP (Ulster Unionist Party, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Not good Europeans |
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| Report Number: 10439 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: RSPB urges EU to act on South West bird glue crisis (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 10437 and 10438 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the full speech by Alistair Taylor (RSPB), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Alistair Taylor (RSPB) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:When it does happen |
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| Report Number: 10438 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:RSPB urges EU to act on South West bird glue crisis (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Environmentalists are calling for EU action in response to the thousands of contaminated birds washed up on beaches across the South West. Nearly 3,000 dead or injured seabirds have been found so far, with warnings the actual number could be ten times that. The birds have been covered in a lethal glue-like substance, thought to have resulted from synthetic rubber called P.I.B. being washed out of ship tanks at sea. Alistair Taylor from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds says that Europe has an important role to play if P.I.B. is to be banned. |
Interviewee:Alistair Taylor (RSPB) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Prevent disasters like this happening again |
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| Report Number: 10437 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:RSPB urges EU to act on South West bird glue crisis (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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The RSPB say the number of birds killed or injured by chemical contamination could be tens of thousands. Nearly 3,000 have been washed up on beaches in Devon and Cornwall so far this year, covered in an often fatal glue-like substance. It’s believed that this has been caused by a chemical, known as P.I.B, which reacts with seawater when washed out of ships tanks at sea. Alistair Taylor from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has been speaking in Brussels. He says P.I.B. should be outlawed. |
Interviewee:Alistair Taylor (RSPB) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:The direct result of that |
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| Report Number: 10436 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: South West MEP urges ban of bird glue (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 10434 and 10435 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Living in the 1970's |
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| Report Number: 10435 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:South West MEP urges ban of bird glue (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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A Local MEP is urging the EU to help ban a product that is thought to be responsible for killing and injuring thousands of birds off our coastline. Research suggests that the product, known as P.I.B., forms a potentially lethal glue-like substance when mixed with seawater after ships wash out their tanks. Birds have been washing up all over Devon and Cornwall, in many cases dead. Speaking in Brussels, Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson says that something must now be done to protect marine wildlife. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Living in the 1970's |
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| Report Number: 10434 |
Date: 9/5/2013 |
Title:South West MEP urges ban of bird glue (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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South West MEP Graham Watson is calling for the ban of a chemical believed to be responsible for harming thousands of birds off the South West coast. Birds have been washing up on beaches, in many cases dead, covered in a glue-like substance known as P.I.B. It’s thought that it comes from ships when they wash out their tanks at sea. The practice is currently legal, but environmentalists say that when mixed with seawater it thickens like a glue. Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson has witnessed the damage first-hand, and says that the time has come for a ban to avoid any further loss. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Similar catastrophes are not happening elsewhere |
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| Report Number: 10433 |
Date: 8/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Local MEP brings planet protection message to Brussels (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 10431 and 10432 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:Can happen in one place |
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| Report Number: 10432 |
Date: 8/5/2013 |
Title:Local MEP brings planet protection message to Brussels (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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A local MEP has been helping to inspire the next generation to look after our planet. Catherine Bearder has been hosting an event at the European Parliament aimed at children to promote awareness of the importance of looking after the environment. The event’s been built around the work of Dr Jane Goodall, who’s ‘Roots and Shoots’ campaign does a lot of work with children in more than 120 countries – including the UK. It promotes awareness of local community among children, and the importance of taking responsibility for it. The South East MEP has been speaking from Brussels, where she says that everyone has a part to play if we are to improve the planet’s environment. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
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Out-words:Can happen in one place |
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| Report Number: 10431 |
Date: 8/5/2013 |
Title:Local MEP brings planet protection message to Brussels (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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South East MEP Catherine Bearder has hosted an event in Brussels today, aimed at inspiring the next generation to protect the environment. The event showcased the work of Dr Jane Goodall. The renowned conservationist and chimpanzee expert's Roots and Shoots programme encourages youngsters from all over the world, including the UK, to spot problems in their local communities and take action. Roots and Shoots provides many activities available in schools in the South East, focusing on protecting the welfare of animals, people and the environment. Speaking in Brussels today, Catherine Bearder MEP says there are many opportunities for local children to get involved. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
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Out-words:Concerned about their environment |
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| Report Number: 10430 |
Date: 8/5/2013 |
Title:Raw: Stornoway delicacy gets protected status (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10428 and 10429 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Protection for speciality products |
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| Report Number: 10429 |
Date: 8/5/2013 |
Title:Stornoway delicacy gets protected status (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish MEP Ian Hudghton has welcomed the announcement that Stornoway Black Pudding has been given EU protected status. Only the real thing can now be called Stornoway Black Pudding if it’s actually made there and to the correct local recipe. This brings to an end a long campaign for the well-respected pudding to get the status, known as ‘Protected Geographical Indication’. This will now lift the product on to an elite list which already includes Champagne and Parma Ham. Local MEP, Ian Hudghton, believes this will benefit both consumers and producers. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Because it is a great product |
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| Report Number: 10428 |
Date: 8/5/2013 |
Title:Stornoway delicacy gets protected status (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Stornoway Black Pudding has been granted EU protected status. The European Commission has decided that the famous product can now only legally be called ‘Stornoway Black Pudding’ if it is actually made there and to the exact local recipe. This status, known as Protected Geographical Indication, means that it will be listed alongside products such as Champagne and Parma Ham in terms of quality and prestige. Local MEP Ian Hudghton has welcomed the news. Speaking in Brussels today, he says producers elsewhere were using the name making it necessary to act. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Brands across Europe |
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| Report Number: 10427 |
Date: 7/5/2013 |
Title:Speech: Unannounced inspections after horsemeat, announces EU (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:All Constituencies |
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Following reports 10425 and 10426 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the full speech by Tonio Borg (European Health Commissioner), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Tonio Borg (European Health Commissioner) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:To fight fraud |
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| Report Number: 10426 |
Date: 7/5/2013 |
Title:Unannounced inspections after horsemeat, announces EU (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:All Constituencies |
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The meat industry could be forced to undergo unannounced quality tests in future. At the moment many tests are pre-planned, but under new proposals this could change. This comes after the scandal earlier this year where traces of horse meat where found in various meat products in many countries across Europe, including the UK. In response, the European Commission believes that all tests should take place without advance warning. This needs to be debated by ministers and the European Parliament before it becomes law across the EU. Speaking in Brussels, European Health Commissioner Tonio Borg says that this is vital to help stop fraud and increase quality; |
Interviewee:Tonio Borg (European Health Commissioner) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:To fight fraud |
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| Report Number: 10425 |
Date: 7/5/2013 |
Title:Unannounced inspections after horsemeat, announces EU (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:All Constituencies |
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The meat industry could be subject to stricter regulations in future following the horsemeat scandal. The story first broke in January when horse was found in beefburgers in Ireland. Since then tests have shown traces of horsemeat in various countries including the UK. Now proposals from the European Commission have called for a tougher inspection regime, and for the EU to have the power to demand DNA testing. The plans will have to be debated and approved by MEPs and ministers before becoming European law. Speaking in Brussels, European Health Commissioner Tonio Borg says that the EU needs greater control to enforce countries to test their meat properly. |
Interviewee:Tonio Borg (European Health Commissioner) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Learn from those lessons |
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| Report Number: 10424 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Local campaigners disappointed in Brussels (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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Following reports 10422 and 10423 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Sheila Ellis ('Houghton Rats' landfill site campaigner, Houghton-le-spring), available for download below. Notes to editors: please see this article for background http://bit.ly/11IM6D0 |
Interviewee:Sheila Ellis ('Houghton Rats' landfill site campaigner, Houghton-le-spring) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:Care about our environment at all |
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| Report Number: 10423 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Local campaigners disappointed in Brussels (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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The residents of Houghton-le-Spring were dealt a blow in Brussels this week, when it was announced that the European Commission would not be investigating the campaigners claims that a landfill site is poisoning the local environment. The group - known as the ‘Houghton Rats’ - say that the way the site is being run breaks EU law, and they have been calling for an investigation for many years. Commissioner's however, declared that there was not enough evidence to investigate. Sheila Ellis was among the disappointed travelling party, but says she will carry on fighting for such an important cause. Notes to editors: please see this article for background http://bit.ly/11IM6D0 |
Interviewee:Sheila Ellis ('Houghton Rats' landfill site campaigner, Houghton-le-spring) |
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Out-words:Thinks so either |
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| Report Number: 10422 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Local campaigners disappointed in Brussels (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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A decision in Brussels has not gone the way of a group of local campaigners from Houghton-le-Spring. They have been petitioning the European Commission to investigate the running of a landfill site in the town. The group believe it is damaging the local environment and are appealing to Europe to step in. The campaigners argue that it contravenes EU law, but Commissioners say that there's not enough evidence for them to investigate. Sheila Ellis made the journey to Brussels, and says that although they're disappointed with the decision, the matter is not over. Notes to editors: please see this article for background http://bit.ly/11IM6D0 |
Interviewee:Sheila Ellis ('Houghton Rats' landfill site campaigner, Houghton-le-spring) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Because of pollution |
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| Report Number: 10421 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Houghton Landfill issue stuck in the mud (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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Following reports 10419 and 10420 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Martin Callanan MEP (Conservative, North East), available for download below. Notes to editors: please see this article for background http://bit.ly/11IM6D0 |
Interviewee:Martin Callanan MEP (Conservative, North East) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Problem sorted out |
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| Report Number: 10420 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Houghton Landfill issue stuck in the mud (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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There’s been bad news for a group of North East campaigners in Brussels. They say that a landfill site in Houghton-le-Spring is poisoning the local community, and have petitioned the European Commission to take action. The petitioners believe that the way it is being run breaks EU law, but were left disappointed when Commissioners declared there wasn’t enough evidence for them to investigate further. Local MEP Martin Callanan has represented the group in Brussels, and says that he disagrees. Notes to editors: please see this article for background http://bit.ly/11IM6D0 |
Interviewee:Martin Callanan MEP (Conservative, North East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Case to answer here |
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| Report Number: 10419 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Houghton Landfill issue stuck in the mud (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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A group of hardy local campaigners were left disappointed after their latest trip to Brussels. The group's been petitioning in the European Parliament as they believe a local landfill site in Houghton-le-Spring is not being run properly and is in breach of European Law. They’ve been told that the European Commission will not take the matter any further at the moment. Commissioners say there is insufficient evidence that EU laws have not been observed. Local MEP Martin Callanan, who has long backed the campaign says they’ll never give up, and he’ll help them in any way he can. Notes to editors: please see this article for background http://bit.ly/11IM6D0 |
Interviewee:Martin Callanan MEP (Conservative, North East) |
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Out-words:Problem sorted out |
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| Report Number: 10418 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Free safety jackets could buy Scottish fishermen's lives (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10416 and 10417 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of James Buchan (Chairman, Scottish Fisherman's Organisation), available for download below. |
Interviewee:James Buchan (Chairman, Scottish Fisherman's Organisation) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:People we're dealing with here |
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| Report Number: 10417 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Free safety jackets could buy Scottish fishermen's lives (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish fishing has been showcased this week at the world’s biggest seafood expo. The annual event in Brussels brings together representatives of fishing industries from all over the world and sees many high profile trade deals struck. Scottish fishing is a big player on the world stage. James Buchan, Chairman of the Scottish Fisherman’s Organisation has been speaking from the event, and he says the negotiations taking place are potentially worth millions to the Scottish economy. |
Interviewee:James Buchan (Chairman, Scottish Fisherman's Organisation) |
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Out-words:It's very busy |
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| Report Number: 10416 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Free safety jackets could buy Scottish fishermen's lives (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Free life jackets being given to Scottish fishermen could buy lives, that’s the view of a prominent Scottish trawlerman. Through the government-backed scheme, it’s hoped that the aids will always be worn by those working at sea, and will help save lives in a dangerous industry. James Buchan, Chairman of the Scottish Fisherman’s Organisation thinks it’s brilliant news. Speaking in Brussels at the world’s largest seafood exposition, he says that life jackets are essential if accidents are to be survived. |
Interviewee:James Buchan (Chairman, Scottish Fisherman's Organisation) |
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Out-words:Cheap cost if it's free |
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| Report Number: 10415 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: New safety initiative for Scottish fishermen (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10413 and 10414 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Struan Stevenson MEP (Conservative, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Struan Stevenson MEP (Conservative, Sotland) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Taking these risks |
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| Report Number: 10414 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:New safety initiative for Scottish fishermen (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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There’s been mass representation from Scotland at the world’s largest seafood exposition in Brussels this week. The event brings together stakeholders and policy-makers from the worldwide fishing industry, with multimillion pound trade deals and agreements reached. Local MEP Struan Stevenson has been speaking from the event, where he says that there are many fantastic business opportunities for the Scottish industry. |
Interviewee:Struan Stevenson MEP (Conservative, Sotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Great for Scottish business |
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| Report Number: 10413 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:New safety initiative for Scottish fishermen (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish fishermen will benefit from free life aids, in an initiative led by the government. It’s been announced that all fishermen will be issued with specialist jackets to protect them in case of accident at sea. It’s hoped that more fishermen will wear the new aids than is currently the case. Local MEP Struan Stevenson is fully behind the idea. Speaking in Brussels at the world’s largest seafood exposition, he says that life jackets could well be the difference between life and death. |
Interviewee:Struan Stevenson MEP (Conservative, Sotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Congratulate everyone concerned |
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| Report Number: 10412 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: South East beef thriving despite recent scandals (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 10410 and 10411 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Richard Ashworth MEP (Conservative, South East England), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Ashworth MEP (Conservative, South-East) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Good for the pocket |
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| Report Number: 10411 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:South East beef thriving despite recent scandals (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Conservative MEP Richard Ashworth has been speaking in Brussels during British Beef Week, where he says that the local beef trade is thriving. This despite recent controversial events. The week aims to promote and increase awareness of locally produced beef. The South-East MEP says that the tradition and quality of the product in the region means that people can buy locally in absolute confidence they’re getting value for money. |
Interviewee:Richard Ashworth MEP (Conservative, South-East) |
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Out-words:For the consumer |
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| Report Number: 10410 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:South East beef thriving despite recent scandals (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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The beef industry in the South-East is doing very well, despite recent scandals that have rocked the meat industry. This according to Conservative MEP Richard Ashworth MEP, who has been speaking in Brussels during British Beef Week. The week-long campaign aims to raise awareness and positively promote Beef in Britain. The South-East MEP says the local sales are doing well, and recent events show the importance of buying British. |
Interviewee:Richard Ashworth MEP (Conservative, South-East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Product that you can trust |
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| Report Number: 10409 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Traditional Scottish industry rocked by EU law (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10407 and 10408 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Concerned about this matter |
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| Report Number: 10408 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Traditional Scottish industry rocked by EU law (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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There’s been some bad news for a traditional Scottish industry as a European court has upheld an existing ban on the trade of seal products across the EU. Some manufacturers in Scotland use seal fur to make sporran. They – along with fur traders from Canada, and the Inuit community - had challenged the ban in the European Court of Justice. But judges have now ruled that the EU has followed the letter of the law and the ban can stay in place. Animal rights supporters including Scottish MEP David Martin have welcomed the court’s decision. He says that thousands of seals will be saved from inhumane slaughter. |
Interviewee:David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Responded to citizen's concerns here |
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| Report Number: 10407 |
Date: 26/4/2013 |
Title:Traditional Scottish industry rocked by EU law (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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There was a blow for the sporran industry when an EU court upheld a ban on seal trade across Europe. Some sporran makers say that seals products are essential in manufacturing their products. Sporran makers, Canadian fur traders and the Inuit community had argued the European ban was unfair. But judges at the European Court of Justice have ruled that an EU ban on seal fur is legal. Local MEP David Martin has long been a supporter of the ban. Speaking in Brussels, he says that it’s not all doom and gloom for sporran as there’s still a way that producers will be able to buy what they need. NOTE TO EDITORS: For the court judgement see http://bit.ly/Y1dtYo |
Interviewee:David Martin MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:From those markets |
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| Report Number: 10406 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Academic research endorses minimum alcohol pricing (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10404 and 10405 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Professor Tim Stockwell (University of Victoria, Canada), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Professor Tim Stockwell (University of Victoria, Canada) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:That's for sure |
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| Report Number: 10405 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Academic research endorses minimum alcohol pricing (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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An academic has been in Brussels to endorse Scotland’s plans for minimum alcohol pricing. Professor Tim Stockwell from the University of Victoria in Canada says minimum pricing policy in that country has worked to reduce hospital admissions related to drinking. He attended a seminar in the European Parliament where he backed the government’s plans to introduce similar policy in Scotland. He says that his research leaves him in no doubt there would be benefits to Scotland in areas beyond health too. |
Interviewee:Professor Tim Stockwell (University of Victoria, Canada) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Governments need revenue |
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| Report Number: 10404 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Academic research endorses minimum alcohol pricing (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Research from a Canadian university shows that increased alcohol prices there led to a fall in health problems associated with drinking. A seminar in Brussels has brought this to greater attention in the European Parliament, and is being championed by the Scottish government. There is concern that these plans may go against EU trade law. The research’s author Professor Tim Stockwell of the University of Victoria has been in Brussels, and says his study shows the health benefits for Scotland would be significant. |
Interviewee:Professor Tim Stockwell (University of Victoria, Canada) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Outcome that we've identified |
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| Report Number: 10403 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Health minister to investigate distorted alcohol facts (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10401 and 10402 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Alex Neil MSP (Health Minister, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Alex Neil MSP (Health Minister, Scotland) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Minimum unit pricing |
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| Report Number: 10402 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Health minister to investigate distorted alcohol facts (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The Scottish government is to investigate claims the drinks industry and others distorted facts on minimum alcohol pricing. A new report by academics in London and York suggests that the industry attempted to damage the credibility of evidence suggesting minimum alcohol pricing might work. Health Minister, Alex Neil has been reinforcing his case in Brussels where there has been concern the plan may contravene EU trade law. He says his department will scrutinise consultation documents to check that all sides have been playing fair. |
Interviewee:Alex Neil MSP (Health Minister, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Representations on the matter |
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| Report Number: 10401 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Health minister to investigate distorted alcohol facts (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish Health Minister Alex Neil has been in Brussels to reinforce Scotland’s position on minimum alcohol pricing. Research carried out in Canada suggests that alcohol pricing there did lead to a cut in drink related hospital admissions. The Scottish government’s plans have run into difficulty with EU trade law. But Alex Neil is determined to press ahead. He says Brussels must not stand in the way of the will of the Scottish parliament. |
Interviewee:Alex Neil MSP (Health Minister, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:In the Scottish Parliament |
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| Report Number: 10400 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Cambridgeshire village campaigns for Stilton cheese rights (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Following reports 10398 and 10399 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Robert Sturdy MEP (Conservative, East of England, available for download below. |
Interviewee:Robert Sturdy MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Wherever it's designated |
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| Report Number: 10399 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Cambridgeshire village campaigns for Stilton cheese rights (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Should the Cambridgeshire village of Stilton be allowed to make the cheese? A campaign is underway for this to happen, but EU geographical protection for the cheese means it can only be produced in designated areas of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. There will be a government consultation next month to decide. Local Conservative MEP Robert Sturdy thinks that although this is a nice idea, the laws are there to protect the consumer and must not be ignored. |
Interviewee:Robert Sturdy MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:At the moment |
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| Report Number: 10398 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Cambridgeshire village campaigns for Stilton cheese rights (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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The Cambridgeshire village of Stilton is campaigning for the right to make the famous cheese. Under EU geographical protection it can only be produced in designated areas in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. It’s claimed that evidence has been found proving the blue-veined cheese originated in Stilton, and there’s going to be a government consultation on the matter next month. East of England MEP Robert Sturdy warns that EU laws are there for a reason, and need to be strictly observed. |
Interviewee:Robert Sturdy MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Wherever it's designated |
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| Report Number: 10397 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Scottish beef thriving despite recent scandals (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10395 and 10396 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Got it in spades |
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| Report Number: 10396 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Scottish beef thriving despite recent scandals (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish National Party MEP Alyn Smith has been speaking in Brussels during British Beef Week, where he says that the trade in Scotland is doing well. The week aims to increase awareness of locally produced beef. The MEP believes the quality of the product has ensured that it has stayed competitive, despite the recent horse meat scandal. He says that he sees British Beef Week as a very positive thing, promoting an important Scottish industry. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Good chance to do that |
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| Report Number: 10395 |
Date: 25/4/2013 |
Title:Scottish beef thriving despite recent scandals (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The beef industry in the Scotland is coping very well, despite recent scandals that have rocked the meat trade. This according to Scottish National Party MEP Alyn Smith, who has been speaking in Brussels during British Beef Week. The week-long campaign aims to raise awareness and positively promote Beef in Britain. The Scottish MEP says the local beef industry is thriving even in these turbulent times. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Still doing pretty well |
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| Report Number: 10394 |
Date: 24/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Irish culture comes to the European Parliament (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Following reports 10392 and 10393 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Martina Anderson MEP (Sinn Fein, Northern Ireland), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Martina Anderson MEP (Sinn Fein, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:Spreads its tentacles globally |
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| Report Number: 10393 |
Date: 24/4/2013 |
Title:Irish culture comes to the European Parliament (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Irish culture has been showcased in the European Parliament, through an event hosted by Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson. Traditional Irish music and dance has been provided by the Comhaltas, who played a concert and met with European Commission officials. They have been in Brussels to promote the City of Culture and Derry Fleadh, which is coming to Northern Ireland for the first time this year. Local MEP Martina Anderson is keen to promote Ireland in Brussels. She says the Irish language should have a greater presence. |
Interviewee:Martina Anderson MEP (Sinn Fein, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:On the agenda |
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| Report Number: 10392 |
Date: 24/4/2013 |
Title:Irish culture comes to the European Parliament (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson hosted an evening of traditional Irish music and dance in Brussels this week. The Comhaltas have been playing a concert in the European Parliament, where they have also met with European Commission officials. They’re here to promote the City of Culture and Derry Fleadh, which is being hosted in the north of Ireland for the first time this year. The local MEP sees the visit as a great opportunity to promote Irish culture on a European level, and to work towards increasing EU funding for the region; |
Interviewee:Martina Anderson MEP (Sinn Fein, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Want to facilitate that |
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| Report Number: 10391 |
Date: 24/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: South West beef thriving despite recent scandals (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 10389 and 10390 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the raw audio of Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West), available for download below. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Continue to be important |
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| Report Number: 10390 |
Date: 24/4/2013 |
Title:South West beef thriving despite recent scandals (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson has been speaking in Brussels during British Beef Week, where he says that the local beef trade is thriving. The week aims to promote and increase awareness of locally produced beef. The South-West MEP says the quality of the product has ensured an increase in sales in local butchers, despite the recent horse meat scandal; |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:High quality meat |
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| Report Number: 10389 |
Date: 24/4/2013 |
Title:South West beef thriving despite recent scandals (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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The beef industry in the South-West is doing very well, despite recent scandals that have rocked the meat industry. This according to Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson, who has been speaking in Brussels during British Beef Week. The week-long campaign aims to raise awareness and positively promote Beef in Britain. The South-West MEP says the local beef industry is thriving; |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Might get it |
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| Report Number: 10388 |
Date: 19/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Call for EU information drive as Swansea measles cases top 800 (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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Following reports 10386 and 10387, raw audio of the full interview with Jill Evans, Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales, who is calling for an EU awareness-raising campaign on the dangers of measles, following the epidemic in Swansea, is available for download. |
Interviewee:Jill Evans Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales |
Duration:2
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Out-words:acted very, very quickly and very well |
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| Report Number: 10387 |
Date: 19/4/2013 |
Title:Call for EU information drive as Swansea measles cases top 800 (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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As tests are carried out this afternoon to confirm the death of a 25-year-old man in Swansea from suspected measles, a local MEP has appealed for a Europe-wide information campaign on the disease.
Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans has called on the European Commission to roll out a major awareness-raising drive like it did for the bird-flu virus, to inform the public of the risk of measles and the importance of immunisation.
Over 800 cases of measles have now been confirmed confirmed in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and in mid and west Wales, while thousands more are at risk of the disease.
Jill Evans says people all over Europe should be told how important it is to get the MMR vaccine: |
Interviewee:Jill Evans Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales |
Duration:0
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Out-words:other parts of Europe |
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| Report Number: 10386 |
Date: 19/4/2013 |
Title:Swansea measles epidemic prompts call for EU campaign (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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The growing severity of the measles outbreak in Swansea highlights the need for a major awareness-raising campaign across the EU, a local MEP has said.
Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans has written to the European Commission calling for a public information drive on the dangers of measles and the importance of immunisation.
It comes as tests are being carried out this afternoon to confirm the death of a 25-year-old man in Swansea from suspected measles.
More than 800 cases of the disease have now been confirmed in the greater Swansea area and in mid and west Wales, while thousands of children have been identified as being at risk.
Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans says on an EU-scale, only Romania has a higher level of measles than Wales right now: |
Interviewee:Jill Evans Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales |
Duration:0
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Out-words:catching these diseases |
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| Report Number: 10385 |
Date: 19/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Potteries hopeful of permanent trade barrier against cheap China imports (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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Following reports 10383 and 10384, raw audio of the full interview with Phil Bennion, Lib Dem MEP for the West Midlands, on his hopes that the EU will rubber-stamp a permanent trade barrier against the importation of cheap tableware from China threatening the ceramics industry, is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Phil Bennion MEP (Liberal Democrat, West Midlands) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:very, very good news |
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| Report Number: 10384 |
Date: 19/4/2013 |
Title:Potteries hopeful of permanent trade barrier against cheap China imports (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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A West Midlands MEP says he's “90 per cent” confident that EU ministers will agree to a permanent trade barrier against imports of cheap tableware from China.
About 4,000 jobs have been lost in the Stoke-on-Trent potteries since 2008 because of a flood of cheap china onto the UK market.
Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion managed to secure a temporary EU trade barrier last year against Chinese imports, although this is due to expire next month.
However, Mr Bennion says official EU advisors have already agreed to make the tariffs permanent – it now just has to be rubber-stamped by European ministers: |
Interviewee:Phil Bennion MEP (Liberal Democrat, West Midlands) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Derby and other places |
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| Report Number: 10383 |
Date: 19/4/2013 |
Title:Potteries to be protected from cheap China imports (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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EU ministers are set to safeguard the ceramics industry in the West Midlands by approving a permanent trade barrier against cheap tableware from China.
Producers say roughly 4,000 jobs have been lost in the Stoke-on-Trent potteries since 2008 due to the predatory pricing of Chinese imports.
West Midlands MEP Phil Bennion has been lobbying intensively at EU level to get a short-term trade barrier put in place last year made permanent.
He said although the temporary tariffs have only been in place for six months, local ceramics producers are already reporting increases in their sales: |
Interviewee:Phil Bennion MEP (Liberal Democrat, West Midlands) |
Duration:0
minutes 30 seconds |
Out-words:very, very good news |
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| Report Number: 10382 |
Date: 18/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Welsh MEP says Angelsey residents weren't properly consulted about proposed nuclear plant and windfarm (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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Following reports 10380 and 10381, raw audio of the full interview with Jill Evans MEP is available for download below, about her concerns on the National Grid's consultation process with Angelsey residents on its plants for power connections |
Interviewee:Jill Evans Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales |
Duration:6
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Out-words:process is done properly |
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| Report Number: 10381 |
Date: 18/4/2013 |
Title:National Grid under fire for failing to consult Angelsey residents on power plans (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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The National Grid is being accused of breaking EU law for failing to properly consult Angelsey residents about a proposed nuclear plant in Ynys Mon and an offshore windfarm in the Irish Sea.
Welsh MEP Jill Evans says residents want the power plants to be connected to the National Grid using underground or underwater cables, instead of pylons.
But the Plaid Cymru MEP believes the consultation process launched last October has not properly considered the views of local residents.
She has asked the European Commission to intervene, and she is also asking the National Grid to onsider all options, including underground cables, on an equal basis.
Speaking from Strasbourg, she said Angelsey residents want to preserve what is clearly an area of outstanding natural beauty: |
Interviewee:Jill Evans Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales |
Duration:0
minutes 42 seconds |
Out-words:environment isn't disturbed |
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| Report Number: 10380 |
Date: 18/4/2013 |
Title:Welsh MEP says Angelsey residents weren't properly consulted about proposed nuclear plant and windfarm (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Wales |
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A Welsh MEP has complained that residents in the Anglesey area have not been properly consulted by the National Grid on its plans to connect to a proposed nuclear plant in Ynys Mon and an offshore windfarm in the Irish Sea.
Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans believes the National Grid is in breach of EU law, so she is asking the European Commission to intervene.
She says the residents' preferred choice for the connection to be made by underground cables was not given due consideration.
And, Jill Evans wants the National Grid to consider all options, including underground cables, on an equal basis: |
Interviewee:Jill Evans Plaid Cymru MEP for Wales |
Duration:0
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Out-words:when all options are open |
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| Report Number: 10379 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: East Midlands MEP wants country-of-origin labelling for meat products (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Following reports 10377 and 10378, raw audio of the full interview with Labour MEP for East Midlands Glenis Willmott on EU-wide testing for horse meat is available for downloading below. |
Interviewee:Glenis Willmott Labour MEP (East Midlands) |
Duration:2
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Out-words:what they're buying |
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| Report Number: 10378 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:East Midlands MEP wants country-of-origin labelling for meat products (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Local MEP Glenis Willmott says the results of this week's EU-wide testing of beef products highlight the urgent need for country-of-origin labelling.
The tests found traces of horse DNA in less than 5 per cent of beef samples from across all member states, although the UK and Ireland got a clean bill of health.
Labour MEP for East Midlands Glenis Willmott says the findings show nothing less than new rules forcing manufacturers to display the origin of their supply chain will protect UK farmers who export beef abroad.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she said country-of-origin labelling could have avoided the whole horse meat scandal in the first place: |
Interviewee:Glenis Willmott Labour MEP (East Midlands) |
Duration:0
minutes 27 seconds |
Out-words:being transparent |
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| Report Number: 10377 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:East Midlands MEP says EU testing shows horse meat scandal is more than just food fraud (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Local MEP Glenis Willmott says this week's EU-wide testing revealing the presence of a banned horse drug in some samples of beef products show that the horse meat scandal amounts to a public health risk.
The DNA testing found that less than 5 per cent of tested beef products from across the EU contained horse meat, while about half a per cent (0.5%) of samples were contaminated with an anti-inflammatory drug for horses known as “bute”.
Announcing the results, the European Commission said the horse meat saga was “a matter of food fraud and not food safety”.
But Labour MEP for the East Midlands Glenis Willmott said the fact that even a small amount of a banned chemical was present in meat products is alarming: |
Interviewee:Glenis Willmott Labour MEP (East Midland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:transparent labelling as well |
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| Report Number: 10376 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Yorkshire MEP warns that UK should not be complacent over horse meat tests (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 10374 and 10375, raw audio of the full interview with Labour MEP Linda McAvan on the findings of EU-wide DNA testing for horse meat is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan (Labour MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:food labelling |
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| Report Number: 10375 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Yorkshire MEP warns that UK should not be complacent over horse meat tests (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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The UK's clean bill of health in this week's EU-wide DNA-testing for horse meat doesn't mean we should rest on our laurels, a Labour MEP warned today.
Yorkshire's Linda McAvan said just because none of the 150 samples of British pre-packed beef were found to contain horse meat this time, it doesn't mean the UK is immune from further examples of food fraud.
The European Commission said random testing across 27 member states revealed that less than 5 per cent of tested beef contained horse meat, with France the worst offender.
But Labour MEP Linda McAvan said the UK might not be so lucky in the next round of tests: |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan (Labour MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:right kind of laws this time |
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| Report Number: 10374 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:DNA horsemeat tests highlight need for traceability, says local MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Upcoming EU proposals to tackle food fraud should include a tough testing regime and country-of-origin labelling, a Yorkshire MEP said today.
Labour MEP Linda McAvan said the latest DNA horse meat test results show the EU must improve traceability at all stages of the food chain, from food to fork.
The tests ordered by the European Commission found horse DNA in up to 5 per cent of beef products randomly tested across the EU.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Linda McAvan said one system badly in need of reform is the inspecting of slaughterhouses: |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan (Labour MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber) |
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Out-words:a lot tougher |
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| Report Number: 10373 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: North East MEP says lorry re-design will protect cyclists (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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Following interviews 10371 and 10372, raw audio of the full interview with Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall on EU measures to boost road safety by re-designing lorry cabins, is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat for the North East) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:if it's not finished |
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| Report Number: 10372 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:North East MEP says lorry re-design will protect cyclists (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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An EU plan to redesign the front of lorries in a bid to reduce cyclist fatalities has been welcomed by North East MEP Fiona Hall.
The Lib Dem MEP, who has been actively involved in the See Me Save Me campaign for road safety, says the measures will boost sideways visibility for truck-drivers and lessen their blind spot.
However she's pushing for further improvements including cameras and sensors to be fitted to all trucks.
Fiona Hall says re-designing lorry cabins is a good first step, but it won't stop trucks colliding with cyclists and pedestrians: |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat for the North East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:a good look around |
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| Report Number: 10371 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:EU plan to redesign lorries will save cyclists, says North East MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North East |
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An EU proposal to re-design lorry cabins in a way that reduces the drivers' blind spot will help protect cyclists and pedestrians, a North East MEP claimed today.
Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall welcomed the plan to introduce a more rounded lorry cabin at the front in order to increase sideways visibility for hauliers.
Ms Hall has lobbied hard for the See Me Save Me campaign launched in the North East to push the issue of road safety up the agenda.
But she says while the new rules will go some way to protecting vulnerable road users, what's needed is for cameras and sensors to be fitted on all lorries: |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat for the North East) |
Duration:0
minutes 27 seconds |
Out-words:to the problem |
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| Report Number: 10370 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Scottish MEP calls for EU-wide plan to stop all-over bus advertising (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10368 and 10369, raw audio of the full interview with Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party) on a campaign in Aberdeen to end all-over bus advertising, is available for downloading below. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:go from there |
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| Report Number: 10369 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Scottish MEP calls for EU-wide plan to stop all-over bus advertising (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish disability activists have succeeded in bringing their campaign to stop plastering bus windows in advertising all the way to the European Parliament.
The Disability Advisory Group in Aberdeen says obscuring windows with ads made of plastic mesh is causing problems for partially-sighted people.
Complaints have been made that people with poor vision who rely on public transport don't know when to get off the bus as they can't see out the windows.
Ian Hudghton, MEP for the Scottish National Party, wants the EU to consider finding a voluntary solution to the issue, like the plan agreed in Aberdeen: |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:0
minutes 27 seconds |
Out-words:progress |
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| Report Number: 10368 |
Date: 17/4/2013 |
Title:Aberdeen campaign against all-over bus advertising goes to Europe (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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A campaign by disability groups in Aberdeen to stop all-over bus advertising to allow partially-sighted people to see out bus windows was raised at the European Parliament this week.
Scottish MEP Ian Hudghton is calling for an EU-wide policy to end the practice of plastering advertising over bus windows.
It follows complaints raised by constituents and disability campaigners that people with poor sight didn't know where to get off the bus because they couldn't see through the mesh plastic ads.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Mr Hudghton said a plan agreed in Aberdeen could be used as a model for other cities across Scotland and Europe: |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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| Report Number: 10367 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: GAA does not deserve EU award, says unionist MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Following reports 10365 and 10366, raw audio of the full interview with Diane Dodds DUP MEP on the nomination of the GAA for the EU Citizens' Award is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Diane Dodds MEP (Democratic Unionist Party, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:2
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| Report Number: 10366 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:GAA does not deserve EU award, says unionist MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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A former President of the GAA has been accused of “electioneering” after he nominated the organisation for this year's EU Citizens' Award.
Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly put the GAA forward for the prize claiming it has helped further the peace process and foster better relations between Ireland and the UK.
But DUP MEP Diane Dodds says the move is “premature” and that many in Northern Ireland see the GAA as a political organisation as much as a sporting one.
She said several GAA sports grounds and trophies have been named after terrorists, such as the Kevin Lynch hurling club in Dungiven.
Diane Dodds warned that if the GAA won this EU award it could actually harm the peace process: |
Interviewee:Diane Dodds MEP (Democratic Unionist Party, Northern Ireland) |
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| Report Number: 10365 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Unionist MEP doesn't want GAA nominated for EU Award (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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A DUP politician has hit out at moves by Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly to nominate the GAA for the European Citizens' Award.
Mr Kelly, a former GAA President, said the organisation had played a key role in the peace process and helped foster better relations between Ireland and the UK.
But Democratic Unionist Party MEP Diane Dodds has accused her EU colleague of “electioneering” and said several GAA sports grounds and trophies had been named after terrorists.
She cited a Sinn Féin-sponsored hunger strike rally held at Casement Park and a GAA grounds in Dungiven named after INLA criminal Kevin Lynch.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Diane Dodds said to many people in Northern Ireland, the GAA is as much a political organisation as it is a sporting one: |
Interviewee:Diane Dodds MEP (Democratic Unionist Party, Northern Ireland) |
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| Report Number: 10364 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Protect our sea sites like Lyme Bay, says local MEP (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following report 10363, raw audio of the full speech by Graham Watson, Liberal Democrat MEP on the need to protect aquaculture by creating more marine conservation zones is available for download below |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:1
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| Report Number: 10363 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Protect our sea sites like Lyme Bay, says local MEP (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:South West |
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A South West MEP has urged the EU to designate more marine conservation areas to protect our fragile aquaculture.
Lib Dem Graham Watson said only 0.001 (point-zero-zero-one) per cent of the sea area around the UK is highly protected or closed to fishing.
Coral-rich Lyme Bay in the South West is one of the few protected sea sites in the UK, and research from Plymouth University shows that sub-sea aquaculture is beginning to recover there as a result.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Graham Watson said we need to close off more sea areas to protect specific species and under-water geology: |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
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Out-words:our aquaculture |
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| Report Number: 10362 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Shetland leader lobbies EU for regional funding (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following report 10361, raw audio of the full interview with Gary Robinson, leader of the Shetland Council, is available for download below |
Interviewee:Gary Robinson, leader of the Shetland Council |
Duration:4
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Out-words:to support that |
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| Report Number: 10361 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Shetland leader lobbies EU for regional funding (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The leader of the Shetland Council was in Strasbourg today to lobby for the island to continue to receive EU funding when the next round begins in 2014.
Gary Robinson raised concerns that Shetland could be excluded from the next funding tranche because it doesn't meet the criteria for regional aid in terms of GDP and population density.
However, he said Shetland could continue to access EU funding if it is re-designated as an "outermost region of Europe" like the Azores and the Canary Islands.
Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Gary Robinson said the high cost of living in Shetland is one reason why EU funding is vital to the island: |
Interviewee:Gary Robinson, leader of the Shetland Council |
Duration:0
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Out-words:regional aid programme |
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| Report Number: 10360 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Shetland in same class as Azores in terms of EU funding (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10358 and 10359, raw audio of the full interview with George Lyon MEP concerning the possible re-designation of Shetland as an "outermost region" of Europe in order to continue qualifying for EU funding is available for download below |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP, Liberal Democrat for Scotland |
Duration:6
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Out-words:to make that happen |
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| Report Number: 10359 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Shetland in same class as Azores in terms of EU funding (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The island of Shetland risks being left out of the next round of EU regional funding unless it is re-designated as an “outermost region of Europe”.
That's the warning from Scottish MEP George Lyon, who wants to ensure that Shetland continues to benefit from EU funding in 2014.
Shetland has accessed some of the £100 million in EU regional funding allocated to the Highlands and Islands since 2007, but because of its relatively high GDP and low population density it may no longer meet the criteria.
However, Lib Dem MEP George Lyon told the EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn today that Shetland could be re-classed as an outermost region, like the Azores and the Canary Islands.
He pointed out that Shetland is nearly “14 steaming hours” and 200 miles from Aberdeen.
And he said Commissioner Hahn agreed that Shetland should automatically qualify for funding on this basis: |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP, Liberal Democrat for Scotland |
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Out-words:criteria or not |
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| Report Number: 10358 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Shetland could become the Scottish Canaries (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Changes to EU regional aid could see Shetland being re-designated as an “outermost region” of Europe like the Canaries and the Azores, a local MEP said today.
Up to now, Shetland has qualified for a part of the vital EU funding allocated to the Highlands and Islands, which amounts to some £100 million pounds in total since 2007.
But concerns have been raised that Shetland could be excluded from the next round of regional funding which begins in 2014, because it has a relatively high GDP and a low population density.
A delegation from Shetland Council visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg today to lobby for the island to be included in future regional funding.
Scottish Lib Dem MEP George Lyon said Shetland should automatically be included in the funding for outermost regions, on the grounds that it's so far from the mainland: |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP, Liberal Democrat for Scotland |
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Out-words:automatically qualify |
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| Report Number: 10357 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:EU hears calls for mediator in mackerel row (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following report 10356, raw audio of the full speech with Maria Damanaki (EU Fisheries Commissioner) is available for download below |
Interviewee:EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki |
Duration:2
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Out-words:the table of negotiations, thank you |
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| Report Number: 10356 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:EU hears calls for mediator in mackerel row (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The EU Fisheries Commissioner has said that if a mediator is drafted in to help resolve the international row over mackerel, all parties must agree to abide by the conclusion.
Commissioner Maria Damanaki was responding to calls made by Scottish MEPs for an independent negotiator to end the dispute threatening one of Scotland's most valuable fish stocks.
Iceland and the Faroe Islands are continuing to over-fish mackerel, despite the prospect of European trade sanctions.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Commissioner Damanaki said if a mediator is appointed, everyone must play ball: |
Interviewee:EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki |
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Out-words:not to be easy anyway |
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| Report Number: 10355 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: EU considers independent mediator for mackerel row (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following report 10354, raw audio of the full speech by Ian Hudghton MEP is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
Duration:1
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Out-words:so far |
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| Report Number: 10354 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:EU considers independent mediator for mackerel row (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The EU Fisheries Commissioner has not ruled out recruiting a negotiator to resolve the long-running international dispute over mackerel quotas.
Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead has repeatedly called for an independent mediator to help end the bitter wrangle with the Faroe Islands and Iceland over their over-fishing of the valuable Scottish stock.
EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki today warned that if such a mediator is found, all parties would have to agree to abide by any recommendations made.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, SNP MEP Ian Hudghton said the first step must be to appoint a negotiator, as other measures have so far failed to resolve the dispute: |
Interviewee:Ian Hudghton MEP (Scottish National Party, Scotland) |
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Out-words:so far |
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| Report Number: 10353 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: West Midlands MEP pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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Following report 10352(available at www.radioep.com, raw audio of the speech by Nikki Sinclaire MEP is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Nikki Sinclaire MEP (UKIP, West Midlands) |
Duration:1
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Out-words:independence |
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| Report Number: 10352 |
Date: 16/4/2013 |
Title:West Midlands MEP pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher (1 of 2) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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As final preparations continue for Margaret Thatcher's funeral tomorrow, a local MEP has said the late Baroness inspired her into politics.
UKIP MEP Nikki Sinclaire said Lady Thatcher transformed Britain from being the “sick man of Europe” in the 1980s to being a major economic power.
She also praised Thatcher's strong policies on dealing with trade unions, a lesson which she said the French and Germans had not learnt 30 years later.
Nikki Sinclaire said the former Prime Minister inspired her to fight for Britain's independence from Europe: |
Interviewee:Nikki Sinclaire MEP (UKIP, West Midlands) |
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Out-words:independence |
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| Report Number: 10351 |
Date: 10/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: Crucial farm reform negotiations due to start (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10349 and 10350 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:End of June |
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| Report Number: 10350 |
Date: 10/4/2013 |
Title:Crucial farm reform negotiations due to start (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Farmers in Scotland need to know about the future so they can plan their business, says George Lyon. The Lib Dem MEP has been speaking ahead of marathon talks which get underway on Thursday towards the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. The Europe-wide system sets the rules and the subsidy payments for our farmers. The European Parliament has already voted on its position, and ministers have agreed theirs, now negotiators on both sides need to reach a deal. Scottish MEP, George Lyon, says it is important they stick to the timetable of getting it all in place by 2014. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:What to do |
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| Report Number: 10349 |
Date: 10/4/2013 |
Title:Crucial farm reform negotiations due to start (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Negotiations are due to get underway in Brussels on Thursday towards a deal which will have big consequences for our farmers. MEPs and ministers are meeting with EU officials for the first of more than thirty meetings scheduled between now and June to try and reach a deal on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. The European Parliament has already voted on how it wants to see the system changed, and ministers have set out their position, now a deal needs to be struck all sides can agree on. Lib Dem MEP, George Lyon has warned that there are still important differences which need to be ironed out. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:In the negotiations |
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| Report Number: 10348 |
Date: 10/4/2013 |
Title:Raw: East of England MEP seeks baby milk reassurance (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Following reports 10346 and 10347 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:thank you very much |
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| Report Number: 10347 |
Date: 10/4/2013 |
Title:East of England MEP seeks baby milk reassurance (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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It’s vital that UK mothers have access to enough baby milk, one of our MEP’s has warned. Vicky Ford MEP has met with Danone in Brussels, the brand behind Cow and Gate and Aptamil, to discuss the restrictions that have been placed on customers by UK supermarkets. People are only allowed to buy a maximum of two cans at the moment. Huge quantities have reportedly been bought up and sold on to China, placing a strain on supplies. Vicky Ford says it’s vital that the UK doesn’t run out. |
Interviewee:Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
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Out-words:is enough supply |
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| Report Number: 10346 |
Date: 10/4/2013 |
Title:East of England MEP seeks baby milk reassurance (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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UK mothers should not panic about there not being enough baby milk to go round, a local MEP warned today. East of England MEP Vicky Ford has been speaking in Brussels, where she met with Danone, manufacturers of the two leading baby milk brands in the UK (Cow & Gate and Aptamil). Major UK retailers have placed a limit on the amount of baby milk that people can buy, due to large amounts being purchased and sold on to China. Vicky Ford says that parents should not be too concerned. Notes to Editors: For background to this story, see http://bbc.in/YG6W5X |
Interviewee:Vicky Ford MEP (Conservative, East of England) |
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Out-words:the British mums |
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| Report Number: 10345 |
Date: 28/3/2013 |
Title:Raw: Arlene McCarthy MEP on EU regional funding for Liverpool |
Of interest to:North West |
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Following reports 10343 and 10344, please find attached raw audio of the full interview with Arlene McCarthy MEP, lobbying for continued EU regional funding to go directly to the North West. |
Interviewee:Arlene McCarthy, Labour MEP for the North West |
Duration:4
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Out-words:buildings and infrastructure |
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| Report Number: 10344 |
Date: 28/3/2013 |
Title:Liverpool mayor and local MEP lobby for more EU cash (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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The UK government must not dip into EU regional funding and spend it on national projects, one of our MEPs has warned.
About £600 million pounds in EU funding has gone into Liverpool for projects like upgrading the airport, the riverfront buildings and rejuvenating the city centre.
The Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson travelled to Brussels this week to ask policy-makers to ensure that EU cash continues to go directly to the regions when the next round of cash is announced.
North West MEP Arlene McCarthy was there too – she said Whitehall should not be deciding how to spend money destined for Liverpool: |
Interviewee:Arlene McCarthy, Labour MEP for the North West |
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Out-words:programme; needs; England; Northwest |
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| Report Number: 10343 |
Date: 28/3/2013 |
Title:Liverpool MEP warns government not to cream off regional funding (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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EU funding has been hugely influential on Liverpool and must not be siphoned off by Whitehall, a local MEP warned today.
North West MEP Arlene McCarthy was speaking in Brussels where she arranged for Liverpool’s mayor to meet the decision-makers in charge of regional funding.
They told Commissioners that Liverpool wouldn’t be the city it is without the help of the EU – King’s Dock and John Lennon Airport are just some of the developments that have received hundreds of millions of pounds in funding.
Ms McCarthy is worried that EU cash meant for the regions could be diverted to national projects: |
Interviewee:Arlene McCarthy, Labour MEP for the North West |
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Out-words:spend that money |
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| Report Number: 10342 |
Date: 28/3/2013 |
Title:Raw: Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, lobbying for EU regional funding to be channeled directly to the North West |
Of interest to:North West |
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Following reports 10340 and 10341, please find attached raw audio of the full interview with the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, speaking in Brussels about the importance of maintaining EU funding for the North West |
Interviewee:Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool |
Duration:8
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Out-words:make it really strongly |
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| Report Number: 10341 |
Date: 28/3/2013 |
Title:Liverpool Mayor lobbies for continued EU funding (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has been meeting the movers and shakers in Brussels this week to make the case for more EU funding for the city.
The current round of EU funding finishes next year - and it’s feared Whitehall could try to cream off EU cash meant for the regions and use it instead for national projects.
Liverpool has benefited from EU funding to the tune of £600 million pounds, helping build infrastructure like John Lennon Airport, the School of Tropical Medicine and the development of Kings Dock.
Mr Anderson says he’s invited the EU Commissioners for Transport and Regional Policy to visit the city and see for themselves how European money is being spent: |
Interviewee:Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool |
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Out-words:European investment; important; commissioners; Liverpool |
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| Report Number: 10340 |
Date: 28/3/2013 |
Title:Liverpool Mayor makes funding plea in Brussels (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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The Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson is in Brussels this week appealing for continued European funding for the North West region.
It follows concern at local level that Whitehall is trying to hoard EU regional funding for national projects like high speed rail, instead of the money coming directly to the North West.
Mr Anderson asked the EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn to ensure continued support for the North West when the current round of funding finishes at the end of next year.
Mr Anderson said EU funding has been hugely influential on Liverpool: |
Interviewee:Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool |
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Out-words:take that funding away |
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| Report Number: 10338 |
Date: 27/3/2013 |
Title:Raw: George Lyon MEP on water quality of Scottish beaches (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 10336 and 10337, please find attached raw audio of the interview with Scottish MEP George Lyon on water quality of beaches, available for download. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP, Liberal Democrat for Scotland |
Duration:3
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Out-words:from sewage plants |
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| Report Number: 10337 |
Date: 27/3/2013 |
Title:Don’t blame it on the rain – Scottish beaches fail EU water quality tests (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Only 42 out of Scotland’s 109 bathing beaches have been recommended as safe for swimming, according to the latest Good Beach Guide.
The study by the Marine Conservation Society also shows that four beaches failed to meet even a minimum European standard for water quality.
The black-listed beaches are Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Heads of Ayr and Greenan in South Ayrshire and Lower Largo in Fife.
The poor results are being blamed on last summer's record rainfall and flooding.
But Scottish Lib Dem MEP George Lyon says coordinated action is needed by water companies, the government and local authorities to stop agricultural and urban run-off from getting into bathing waters: |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP, Liberal Democrat for Scotland |
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Out-words:to make that happen |
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| Report Number: 10336 |
Date: 27/3/2013 |
Title:Four Scottish beaches fail to meet minimum EU water quality standards (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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There was bad news for bathers today after four Scottish beaches were black-listed in the latest Good Beach Guide published by the Marine Conservation Society.
Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Heads of Ayr and Greenan in South Ayrshire and Lower Largo in Fife all showed pollution levels which breached basic EU standards.
Less than half of the country’s beaches were recommended as safe for swimming, while the number rated as “excellent” was well below the EU average.
The poor showing is being blamed on record rainfall and flooding last summer, which led to an increase in agricultural and urban run-off.
Scottish Lib Dem MEP George Lyon has called for coordinated action by water companies, the government and local authorities to keep beaches clean.
Mr Lyon also said problem beaches should have a warning system for bathers whenever pollution levels are high: |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP, Liberal Democrat for Scotland |
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Out-words:particular day |
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| Report Number: 10335 |
Date: 27/3/2013 |
Title:Raw: Timothy Kirkhope MEP on Yorkshire beaches failing water standards (3 of 2) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 10333 and 10334, please find attached raw audio of the full interview with Timothy Kirkhope MEP on Yorkshire beaches failing EU water quality standards |
Interviewee:Timothy Kirkhope, Conservative MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber |
Duration:5
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Out-words:in this regard |
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| Report Number: 10334 |
Date: 27/3/2013 |
Title:Don’t blame it on the rain – three Yorkshire beaches fail water quality tests (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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There’s bad news for bathers today, after three beaches at Staithes, Sandsend and Bridlington South Cliff failed to meet basic water quality standards laid down by the EU.
The Good Beach Guide, published by the Marine Conservation Society, also said that seven other bathing spots in Yorkshire only met minimum standards.
They are Bridlington South Beach, Robin Hood’s Bay, Scarborough South Bay, Fraisthorpe, Wilsthorpe, and Flamborough South Landing.
Yorkshire Conservative MEP Timothy Kirkhope said it’s not good enough to blame pollution on record rainfall, and that even tougher EU regulations are on the way in 2015.
But Mr Kirkhead said some beaches, like Bridlington South Cliff, are unfortunate in their layout and design: |
Interviewee:Timothy Kirkhope, Conservative MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Out-words:location for tourism | |