| Report Number: 8853 |
Date: 26/1/2012 |
Title:EU takes Northern Ireland gas to court (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Following reports 8851 and 8852 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Jim Nicholson MEP (UUP, Northern Ireland) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Jim Nicholson MEP (UUP, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:Do it right |
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| Report Number: 8852 |
Date: 26/1/2012 |
Title:EU takes Northern Ireland gas to court (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Could gas bills in Northern Ireland be about to take a tumble? That’s the hope of MEP, Jim Nicholson. The European Commission has announced that it is taking the UK and Irish governments to the European Court of Justice for not fully connecting Northern Ireland to the energy grid. The EU says if Northern Ireland had more pipelines there would be more room for competition and consumers would have more choice. Jim Nicholson belives it would also lead to lower prices. He says he hopes the court action will now spur both governments into action. |
Interviewee:Jim Nicholson MEP (UUP, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Within Northern Ireland |
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| Report Number: 8851 |
Date: 26/1/2012 |
Title:EU takes Northern Ireland gas to court (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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The EU is taking the government to court to give gas consumers in Northern Ireland better competition. 44 per cent of people in Northern Ireland live in fuel poverty. The European Commission announced today that it has started so called “infringement proceedings” against the UK and Irish government because both have failed to connect Northern Ireland up to the full European grid. The EU believes that with more pipelines other companies would be able to enter the market leading to more competition, and hopefully lower prices for consumers. Ulster Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson says at the moment consumers in Northern Ireland get a raw deal on their energy bills. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background on the action being taken by the European Commission see http://bit.ly/xmmzqv |
Interviewee:Jim Nicholson MEP (UUP, Northern Ireland) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:European’s energy sources |
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| Report Number: 8850 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Iceland taking Scottish market, warns Fishermen's Organisation (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8848 and 8849 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Iain MacSween (Chief Exec, Scottish Fishermen's Organisation) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Iain MacSween (Chief Exec, Scottish Fishermen's Organisation) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:By the rules |
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| Report Number: 8849 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Iceland taking Scottish market, warns Fishermen's Organisation (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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EU sanctions will be worthless if they only target mackerel sales from Iceland and the Faroes into the EU, the Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation has warned. A final round of talks are under way in Bergen in Norway to try and resolve the dispute which has now into its third year. Iceland and the Faroe Islands maintain that they are entitled to a much bigger share of the stock than they got in the last international agreement. Meanwhile Scottish fishermen say they are feeling the pinch as prices fall and Scotland’s market share is eaten away. Scottish Fishermen's Organisation Chief Exec, Iain MacSween, says unless the EU broaden their threat of sanctions, Iceland and the Faroes are very unlikely to back down. |
Interviewee:Iain MacSween (Chief Exec, Scottish Fishermen's Organisation) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:I guarantee it |
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| Report Number: 8848 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Iceland taking Scottish market, warns Fishermen's Organisation (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish Fishermen's Organisation is close to “despair” that the mackerel crisis can be resolved, according to their Chief Executive. Iain MacSween has just returned from Bergen in Norway where final talks are being held. Since 2010 Iceland and the Faroe Islands have disregarded an international agreement and been fishing what they claimed to be a “fair share” of the stock – at least five times what they had in fact been allocated. The European Commission has promised to pursue sanctions if this final round of talks fail. But Iain MacSween from the Scottish Fishermen's Organisation says Iceland and the Faroes have already taken market share away from Scotland. |
Interviewee:Iain MacSween (Chief Exec, Scottish Fishermen's Organisation) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Would be sold |
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| Report Number: 8847 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Speech: Yorks MEP demands EU protection for implant patients (1 of 1) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following the interview in reports 8844-46, here is the speech Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) made on this issue in the European Parliament's health committee in Brussels. Available for download below. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:2
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Out-words:Thank you |
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| Report Number: 8846 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Yorks MEP demands EU protection for implant patients (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8844 and 8845 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) is available for download below. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background on the PIP scandal see this NHS summary http://bit.ly/xi4mUx |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:7
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Out-words:We’ve had to date |
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| Report Number: 8845 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Yorks MEP demands EU protection for implant patients (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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A Yorkshire and Humber MEP has raised the breast implant scandal in the European Parliament. Linda McAvan got the issue put on the agenda of the Health Committee this week. It is estimated that 500,000 women across Europe – 40,000 in the UK – have been affected by the scandal. Some have found it difficult to find out what kind of implant they have been given. Linda McAvan believes that is unacceptable. She wants all implants to be barcoded, the information put on a Europe-wide register, and an industry insurance scheme to pay for removal or replacement of implants if they become dangerous. Linda McAvan says a register is already in use when it comes to prescription medicines, and that could be expanded to include up to date information on implants. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:For medical devices |
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| Report Number: 8844 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Yorks MEP demands EU protection for implant patients (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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A Europe-wide register for patients must be set up in the wake of the PIP scandal, a Yorkshire and Humber MEP says. The PIP breast implants made by a French company were used for years before their safety was called into question. It is estimated that in the UK some 40,000 PIP implants were used. But some women have found it hard to find out what kind of implant had been used in their operation. The EU is currently reviewing European law on so-called “medical devices” and Yorkshire and Humber MEP, Linda McAvan wants to make sure in future women can easily access the information they need. It was nearly ten years ago that MEPs recommended a Europe-wide database for all implants. Linda McAvan says it is now clearly urgent to get the register up and running. |
Interviewee:Linda McAvan MEP (Labour, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Recall that implant |
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| Report Number: 8843 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: CCTV in abattoirs to end abuse, demands London MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:London |
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Following reports 8841 and 8842 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Jean Lambert MEP (Green, London) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Jean Lambert MEP (Green, London) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:Wonderful to hear |
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| Report Number: 8842 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:CCTV in abattoirs to end abuse, demands London MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:London |
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CCTV could work as an additional inspection and important deterrent to animal abuse, says Jean Lambert. The charity, Animal Aid, secretly filmed in a number of British abattoirs and found evidence of animals being mistreated. In one case pigs were being brandished with burning cigarettes. Under EU and UK laws the meat industry is legally obliged to treat animals as humanely as possible. Jean Lambert says the current inspection regime isn’t working and CCTV would make protections more effective. |
Interviewee:Jean Lambert MEP (Green, London) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Pilot project basis |
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| Report Number: 8841 |
Date: 25/1/2012 |
Title:CCTV in abattoirs to end abuse, demands London MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:London |
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Abattoirs in London, and across the UK, should be kitted out with CCTV to stop animal abuse, according to one of the capital’s MEPs. European and UK laws already insist on the “protection of animals at the time of killing”. But animal welfare charities, secretly filming in slaughterhouses say they have documentary evidence of abuse taking place. Now a London MEP has written to the Farming Minister, Jim Paice, insisting that cameras should be installed to end the abuse. Jean Lambert says it is clear that the current controls are not enough. NOTE TO EDITOR: For background on EU slaughter protection law see http://bit.ly/yzCxVJ |
Interviewee:Jean Lambert MEP (Green, London) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Potentially a deterrent |
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| Report Number: 8840 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Threat to London petrol supplies, MEP told (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:London |
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Following reports 8838 and 8839 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour) |
Duration:7
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Out-words:Is at fault |
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| Report Number: 8839 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Threat to London petrol supplies, MEP told (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:London |
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The government must step in to ensure that petrol supplies don’t run low, a Labour MEP is demanding. The Coryton oil refinery in Essex supplies a significant proportion of the petrol which ends up at forecourts in London. But Coryton’s parent company, Petrolplus, has gone bankrupt, and the future of the refinery is looking uncertain. Labour Euro MP, Richard Howitt, believes that the plant is still economically viable. He wants the government to ensure that it doesn’t close with the loss of one thousand local jobs, and the threat to petrol supplies in the capital. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour) |
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Out-words:Our garage forecourts |
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| Report Number: 8838 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Threat to London petrol supplies, MEP told (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:London |
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Petrol supplies at forecourts across London may be at risk of running low – that’s according to a Labour MEP. A significant proportion of the petrol for the capital comes from the Coryton refinery in Essex. But the plant’s owner, Petrolplus has now filed for bankruptcy raising concerns over the immediate future. The Labour Euro MP, Richard Howitt, has been working with the unions and the European Commission to see whether there is still a chance of saving the refinery – a big local employer. Mr Howitt says without Coryton petrol pump supplies may be affected here. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Continuous petrol supplies |
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| Report Number: 8837 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Threat to South East petrol supplies, MEP told (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 8835 and 8836 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Threat to London petrol supplies, MEP told (1 of 3) |
Duration:7
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Out-words:Is at fault |
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| Report Number: 8836 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Threat to South East petrol supplies, MEP told (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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The government must step in to ensure that petrol supplies don’t run low, a Labour MEP is demanding. The Coryton oil refinery in Essex produces a significant propotion of the petrol which ends up at forecourts in the South East. But Coryton’s parent company, Petrolplus, has gone bankrupt, and the future of the refinery is looking very ncertain. Labour Euro MP, Richard Howitt, believes that the plant is still economically viable. He wants the government to ensure that it doesn’t close with the loss of one thousand local jobs, and the potential threat to petrol supplies in our region. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Our garage forecourts |
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| Report Number: 8835 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Threat to South East petrol supplies, MEP told (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Petrol supplies at forecourts in the South East may be at risk of running low – that’s according to a Labour MEP. A significant proportion of the petrol for our region comes from the Coryton refinery in Essex. But the plant’s owner, Petrolplus, has now filed for bankruptcy raising concerns over the immediate future. The Labour Euro MP, Richard Howitt, has been working with the unions and the European Commission to see whether there is still a chance of saving the refinery – a big local employer. Mr Howitt says without Coryton petrol pump supplies may be affected here in the South East. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Continuous petrol supplies |
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| Report Number: 8834 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Despite bankruptcy, Coryton “going concern”, insists MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Following reports 8832 and 8833 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
Duration:7
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Out-words:Is at fault |
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| Report Number: 8833 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Despite bankruptcy, Coryton “going concern”, insists MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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The government are continuing to ignore warnings about the threat to one thousand jobs in Essex – that’s according to a local MEP. The Swiss company which owns the Coryton oil refinery in the East of England has filed for bankruptcy. Without Coryton running there are questions as to whether petrol supplies in our region and the South East may be affected. According to Richard Howitt MEP, there have been indications for some time that the plant was under threat – warnings he says the government has irresponsibly ignored. He believes Coryton is efficiently run and should be kept open, but he is concerned that the receivers could decide just to shut the plant and lay off all the workers. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Do nothing again |
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| Report Number: 8832 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Despite bankruptcy, Coryton “going concern”, insists MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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A major oil refinery in the East of England is on the brink after its parent company filed for bankruptcy. The Coryton facility, owned by Petrolplus, employs around one thousand people in Essex. But now the future is deeply uncertain. East of England Labour MEP, Richard Howitt, has already met with the EU’s employment chief to see if he can help save the plant. He has also been working with the unions locally to keep abreast of the latest events. Richard Howitt says the Coryton is economically viable and must be kept open. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:A going concern |
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| Report Number: 8831 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Yorks & Humber MEP accused of nepotism (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8829 and 8830 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Of the parliament |
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| Report Number: 8830 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Yorks & Humber MEP accused of nepotism (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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A new open contest should decide who replaces Yorkshire and Humber’s Diana Wallis, according to a long standing Liberal Democrat MEP. Under normal procedures it is the next party candidate from the last election who takes over the seat if it becomes vacant. But the next Yorkshire Lib Dem on the list is Diana Wallis’ husband, Stewart Arnold. Chris Davies has resigned as party whip over the issue because, he says, it would be “wrong” and look like "nepotism" for Mr Arnold to take up the post. Instead Chris Davies has called on him to step aside. |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Up the position |
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| Report Number: 8829 |
Date: 24/1/2012 |
Title:Yorks & Humber MEP accused of nepotism (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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The husband of a Yorkshire and Humber MEP should not take over the seat when she resigns next week – that’s according to a senior Liberal Democrat. Diana Wallis is standing down at the end of the month after twelve years representing the region. Usually the next candidate on the party list from the last election is offered the seat. In this case that is Diana Wallis’ husband, Stewart Arnold. Even within the party views are divided on whether he should accept the post. Now the party whip has resigned his position over the issue. Chris Davies says it will look like nepotism and it is something he feels very uncomfortable about. NOTE TO EDITORS: Chris Davies has resigned as the party whip, but remains a Lib Dem MEP for the North West. For background see chrisdaviesmep.org.uk/?p=964 |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Parliament look good |
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| Report Number: 8828 |
Date: 20/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: South West MEP wants food wastage tackled (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 8826 and 8827 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:Has finite resources |
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| Report Number: 8827 |
Date: 20/1/2012 |
Title:South West MEP wants food wastage tackled (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Throwing away food is an economic as well as environmental waste, says South West MEP, Graham Watson. The European Parliament has this week called for the European Commission to come up with ideas on how to tackle the problem. It is estimated half the food produced is thrown away rather than eaten. The issue is not just with us not eating what’s in the fridge – that’s part of it – but also the production chain before it gets to us. MEPs want food waste halved by 2025. And South West Lib Dem, Graham Watson, says it makes sense to compare notes looking at innovative ideas here and elsewhere in Europe. |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:They’ve purchased it |
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| Report Number: 8826 |
Date: 20/1/2012 |
Title:South West MEP wants food wastage tackled (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Food produced in the South West is being sent round the country before returning to shops in our region – that’s according to one of our MEPs. The Lib Dem, Graham Watson, wants more to be done to stop perfectly good food being wasted and thrown away. The European Parliament is also calling for the EU to take action on a Europe wide basis. Graham Watson says the problems are right along the chain – from production, to consumption by all of us. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/wEF2Sw |
Interviewee:Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat, South West) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:We can learn |
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| Report Number: 8825 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Lib Dem Euro leader praises Diana Wallis (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8823 and 8824 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat Leader in Europe) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat Leader in Europe) |
Duration:1
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Out-words:Before she went |
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| Report Number: 8824 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Lib Dem Euro leader praises Diana Wallis (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Diana Wallis has simply decided to “turn the page” after twelve years as a Yorkshire and Humber MEP – that’s according to the Lib Dem’s leader in Europe, Fiona Hall. Diana Wallis has represented the region since 1999 and been a Vice President of the European Parliament for five years - earning a reputation for her work on making the parliament on accountable and trying to open it up more for the people it represents. Earlier this week Mrs Wallis failed to win the job of president of the parliament after MEPs chose the candidate backed by the main political groups. She had stood as an independent. The Liberal Democrat leader in Europe, Fiona Hall, says the presidency bid was Diana Wallis’ parting shot. |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat Leader in Europe) |
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Out-words:Before she went |
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| Report Number: 8823 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Lib Dem Euro leader praises Diana Wallis (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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The Leader of the Liberal Democrats has praised the work of a Yorkshire and Humber MEP who has decided to step down. The Lib Dem leader, Fiona Hall, has confirmed that Diana Wallis is resigning. Earlier this week Mrs Wallis failed in her bid to become President of the European Parliament. But Fiona Hall says Diana Wallis has achieved a great deal for her constituents in the twelve years she has represented Yorkshire and the Humber. |
Interviewee:Fiona Hall MEP (Liberal Democrat Leader in Europe) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:In the parliament |
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| Report Number: 8822 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Diana Wallis resigns as MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8820 and 8821 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:4
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Out-words:What I do |
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| Report Number: 8821 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Diana Wallis resigns as MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Diana Wallis has resigned as an MEP. The Liberal Democrat has represented the region since 1999 in the European Parliament. In 2007 she became a Vice President with special responsibility for transparency and citizens’ rights – issues she told us which are “close to her heart”. Earlier this week she failed to win the backing of enough MEPs to become president. A behind the scenes deal between the largest political groups to select German Socialist, Martin Schultz, always made her campaign a huge uphill struggle. Speaking after the presidency vote, but before her resignation became public, Diana Wallis said she hoped her legacy would be for better connections between the parliament and people it represents. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Importantly with people |
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| Report Number: 8820 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Diana Wallis resigns as MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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A Yorkshire and Humber MEP has resigned. Diana Wallis has represented the region since 1999. She has been a Vice President of the European Parliament for five years. But earlier this week she failed in her bid to become president of the European Parliament. MEPs instead backed a German Socialist politician for the post. Speaking after the presidency vote, before her resignation became public, she said she hoped her campaign showed that she always stood for what she believe in. For background on Diana Wallis see: dianawallismep.org.uk Her resignation has been confirmed by the leader of the Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:In the end |
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| Report Number: 8819 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Speech: South East MEP welcomes new recycling law (4 of 4) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 8816-18 (available at www.radioep.com), here is the speech Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) made on this issue in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Available for download below. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
Duration:1
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Out-words:Neighbours, thank you. |
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| Report Number: 8818 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: South East MEP welcomes new recycling law (3 of 4) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 8816 and 8817 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
Duration:5
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Out-words:Somebody else’s problem |
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| Report Number: 8817 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:South East MEP welcomes new recycling law (2 of 4) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Manufacturers need to design electricals so that they can be more easily recycled when we want to throw them away, says Catherine Bearder. MEPs in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today voted through what will become a new law on electrical and electronic waste. It includes tougher recycling targets and tries to address the issue of electric waste being dumped on developing countries. South East MEP, Catherine Bearder, has been pressing the EU for some time to take action. She says she hopes big improvements are now finally in sight. |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Where it pollutes |
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| Report Number: 8816 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:South East MEP welcomes new recycling law (1 of 4) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Electrical waste from the UK is still being dumped on developing countries – that’s according to a South East politician. MEPs in the European Parliament this lunchtime backed new rules on the recycling of electrical and electronic waste. The law, which needs to be rubber stamped by ministers, will eventually see higher recycling targets. And the European Commission has promised tougher inspections to try and clamp down on waste being illegally shipped out of Europe. South East Lib Dem, Catherine Bearder, has been calling for action. She says it’s vital to stop the environmental and human health damage electrical waste is causing. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/yfvBIH |
Interviewee:Catherine Bearder MEP (Liberal Democrat, South East) |
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| Report Number: 8815 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: South West MEP welcomes ‘return to shop’ recycling (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 8813 and 8814 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Julie Girling MEP (Conservative, South West) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Julie Girling MEP (Conservative, South West) |
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| Report Number: 8814 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:South West MEP welcomes ‘return to shop’ recycling (2 of 3) |
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Shops in the South West should benefit from extra trade if we start taking our old electricals back to be recycled, according to one of our MEPs. The idea, which is part of new electricals waste rules passed this lunchtime in the European Parliament, are designed to improve our recycling rates here and across Europe. South West MEP, Julie Girling, is welcoming the changes. She says at the moment it is all too easy to hoard away old toasters and mobile phones, or to just drop them into the general bin. This is her advice on how to do it greener. |
Interviewee:Julie Girling MEP (Conservative, South West) |
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| Report Number: 8813 |
Date: 19/1/2012 |
Title:South West MEP welcomes ‘return to shop’ recycling (1 of 3) |
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In future you’ll be able to take small electricals back to shops to be recycled when a new law comes into force. Euro MPs meeting in Strasbourg passed the law this lunchtime which will come into force once its been rubber stamped by ministers. Many of us have mobile phones, old cameras and even toasters stored away because we’re not too sure what to do with them. It’s hoped recycling rates for electrical and electronics will go up if we can simply drop them off at larger stores. The politicians believe that at the moment too many gadgets still end up in landfill, wasting precious metals and causing environmental damage. The South West MEP, Julie Girling, is welcoming the new rules. She says consumers now need better, clearer, information on what to do with waste. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/yfvBIH |
Interviewee:Julie Girling MEP (Conservative, South West) |
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| Report Number: 8812 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Food and farm risks from illegal pesticides (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8810 and 8811 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) |
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| Report Number: 8811 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Food and farm risks from illegal pesticides (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Illegal pesticides could be damaging people’s health and the environment – that’s the warning by Europol and something of concern to one of our Scottish MEPs. The European law enforcement agency has been monitoring fake pesticides. Europol believes in some countries up to a quarter of pesticides bought for use on crops could be fake. It’s thought that counterfeit products may be using chemicals not allowed under European law because of their risks to health and the environment. SNP MEP, Alyn Smith, is calling for more work to be done into the scale of the problem. Meanwhile he is advising farmers to only buy from reputable wholesalers. |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) |
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| Report Number: 8810 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Food and farm risks from illegal pesticides (1 of 3) |
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Illegal pesticides may be putting farmers and families at risk, a Scottish MEP has warned. The European law enforcement agency, Europol, has identified a growing problem of counterfeit sprays getting onto the market. It believes that in some European countries as much as a quarter of pesticides may be fake. Scottish National Party MEP, Alyn Smith, has called for more research to be done and is asking farmers to be vigilant. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background from Europol see http://bit.ly/yvVYIn |
Interviewee:Alyn Smith MEP (Scottish National Party) |
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| Report Number: 8809 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Shale gas exploration in South East - MEP demands moratorium (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Following reports 8807 and 8808 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
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| Report Number: 8808 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Shale gas exploration in South East - MEP demands moratorium (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South East |
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Right around the region – from Oxfordshire to Kent – there are plans developing for shale gas, says Keith Taylor. The process, also known as fracking, involves drilling deep down to a gravel-like layer beneath the earth’s surface. Chemicals are then pumped in to cause small explosion which release stores of natural gas. In the USA it has become a major source of energy, but critics have questioned whether there are environmental impacts particularly for land and on water supplies. South East Green MEP shares the scepticism. He says until more is known about it, there should be a shale gas moratorium right across Europe. |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
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| Report Number: 8807 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Shale gas exploration in South East - MEP demands moratorium (1 of 3) |
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A Europe-wide moratorium on shale gas drilling – that’s the demand from South East MEP, Keith Taylor. It is understood that licences have been granted – or are in the process of being granted – right around the South East of England. Shale gas, or fracking is a process, already common in the USA, which uses chemicals pumped deep down shafts to cause small explosion and release natural gas. Tests in Lancashire were brought to a halt after drill there caused minor earthquakes. Keith Taylor is meeting with concerned residents on Friday at Balcombe near Crawley in West Sussex where fracking company Cuadrilla has been granted an exploration licence. He is also following environmental questions which have been raised with the European Commission. The South East’s Green MEP says he feels, along with local campaigners in Sussex, at the moment there are just too many questions for shale gas to be given the go ahead. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background from Cuadrilla see http://bit.ly/wEQHrj |
Interviewee:Keith Taylor MEP (Green, South East) |
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| Report Number: 8806 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: North West MEP outraged by train “discrimination” (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Following reports 8804 and 8805 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Brian Simpson MEP (Labour, North West) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Brian Simpson MEP (Labour, North West) |
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| Report Number: 8805 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:North West MEP outraged by train “discrimination” (2 of 3) |
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People with disabilities should not face any additional charges to use public transport, says Brian Simpson. The North West MEP has been outraged to discover that train operators – including Virgin, Merseyrail, and Northern – are not offering a free-phone number for people with disabilities to ring to arrange their travel. The transport union, TSSA, looked at the disability policy of all the UK’s train operators and discovered twelve of them provide an 0845 number. North West Labour MEP, Brian Simpson, says he considers the charge to be discrimination and is urging the train companies to get their act together. |
Interviewee:Brian Simpson MEP (Labour, North West) |
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| Report Number: 8804 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:North West MEP outraged by train “discrimination” (1 of 3) |
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Railway companies – including some of the operators in the North West – are discriminating against people with disabilities, according to one of our MEPs. The transport union, TSSA, carried out research into what assistance train companies are prepared to offer if you have a disability. They found that many – twelve companies including Virgin, Merseyrail, and Northern - now provide an 0845 number for disabled people to phone to arrange travel. The union has called for them instead to provide the service for free. Labour MEP, Brian Simpson, who chairs the Transport Committee in the European Parliament, says EU law forbids discrimination. And he is threatening to take the issue further if the train operators don’t change their policy. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background from TSSA see http://bit.ly/ydeA9P |
Interviewee:Brian Simpson MEP (Labour, North West) |
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| Report Number: 8803 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Scottish MEP calls for Europe-wide implants register (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8801 and 8802 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
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| Report Number: 8802 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Scottish MEP calls for Europe-wide implants register (2 of 3) |
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A rapid alert system should be in place to warn patients if implants are found to be dangerous – that’s the call from Scottish MEP, Catherine Stihler. Nine years ago the Labour Euro MP presented a report in the European Parliament which suggested setting up a Europe-wide register. The idea was that patients would be able to easily find out what kind of implant they had, and who had manufactured them. In the wake of the PIP scandal, Catherine Stihler says that register is now urgent. |
Interviewee:Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
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| Report Number: 8801 |
Date: 18/1/2012 |
Title:Scottish MEP calls for Europe-wide implants register (1 of 3) |
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A Scottish MEP is calling for the EU to urgently set up a register for patients in the wake of the PIP implants scandal. It’s estimated that four thousand PIP implants have been used in Scotland. Back in 2003 Catherine Stihler wrote a report for the European Parliament recommending a Europe-wide database where patients could easily find out what kind of implant they have and who manufactured it. She says there is now an urgent need for such a register to be up and running. NOTE TO EDITORS: For the report Catherine Stihler wrote back in 2003 see: http://bit.ly/zazAnD |
Interviewee:Catherine Stihler MEP (Labour, Scotland) |
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| Report Number: 8800 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Call for EU to help save Coryton jobs (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Eastern |
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Following reports 8798 and 8799 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
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| Report Number: 8799 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Call for EU to help save Coryton jobs (2 of 3) |
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The EU can play a critical role in preventing up to one thousand jobs being lost at an oil refinery in Essex – that’s according to local MEP, Richard Howitt. The Labour Euro MP is meeting the EU’s employment chief this afternoon to urgently discuss the problem. The Coryton plant is owned by struggling Swiss firm, Petroplus. The company has already shut refineries in France and Belgium. In December it is reported that $1 billion of loans to the company were frozen. Richard Howitt explains what he believes the EU could do to help. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
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| Report Number: 8798 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Call for EU to help save Coryton jobs (1 of 3) |
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Fears over the future of an Essex oil refinery are being raised today with the EU’s employment chief. The Coryton plant is owned by struggling Swiss firm, Petroplus. The company has already shut refineries in France and Belgium and questions have been raised over how long Coryton will be kept open. It is reported that production is only running at 50 per cent. The Essex facility employs around one thousand people. Labour MEP, Richard Howitt, is meeting with the European Employment Commissioner, László Andor, this afternoon. Mr Howitt says he wants the EU to support the company and the workers to avert the risk of mass redundancies. |
Interviewee:Richard Howitt MEP (Labour, East of England) |
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| Report Number: 8797 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Diana Wallis hopes for presidency dashed (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8795 and 8796 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
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| Report Number: 8796 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Diana Wallis hopes for presidency dashed (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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A truly democratic election - that’s the last impact Diana Wallis hopes her presidential campaign has had. The Lib Dem MEP for our region failed to be elected as the next president of the European Parliament. Instead the German Socialist, Martin Schultz, won. He had always been the favourite to win thanks to a long standing agreement between the biggest political groups. Diana Wallis stood as an independent candidate in an attempt to break the deal. Despite not being elected president, she says she hopes she has changed and opened up European Parliament elections for the future. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
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| Report Number: 8795 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Diana Wallis hopes for presidency dashed (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Diana Wallis says she hopes her ideas will “get through” despite failing to be elected as the next president of the European Parliament. MEPs from across Europe voted this morning with the Yorkshire and Humber Lib Dem getting 141 votes. German Socialist, Martin Schultz, had been expected to win following a deal done more than two years ago between the biggest political groups. In the event he won with 387 votes. But despite loosing out Diana Wallis says she hopes her campaign has made a difference for the long term. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
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| Report Number: 8794 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Roger Helmer admits “stand off” over resignation (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Following reports 8792 and 8793 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Roger Helmer MEP (Conservative, East Midlands) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Roger Helmer MEP (Conservative, East Midlands) |
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| Report Number: 8793 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Roger Helmer admits “stand off” over resignation (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Roger Helmer has defended his favoured successor for East Midlands MEP despite questions over his suitability. Conservative Central Office have not formally explained why they are unsure about Rupert Matthews who is the next candidate on the Conservative list, but opponents have been asking whether a man who has published books on UFOs and 'golliwogs' would be appropriate for the job. Roger Helmer says as a publisher Mr Matthews has written on a wide range of issues and says the misgivings are simply stirring by left wing blogs. |
Interviewee:Roger Helmer MEP (Conservative, East Midlands) |
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Out-words:In the Conservative party |
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| Report Number: 8792 |
Date: 17/1/2012 |
Title:Roger Helmer admits “stand off” over resignation (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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An East Midlands MEP has refused to step down and has reached “stand off” with Conservative Central Office over his successor. Roger Helmer announced last year that he was going to resign his seat with effect from the end of 2011. But this week he is still in parliament and officially still an East Midlands MEP. Usually when a seat becomes available mid term the next candidate on the party list takes over. But senior Conservative officials have raised doubts as to whether the next in line, Rupert Matthews, is the right man for the job. Roger Helmer says until the party accepts Mr Matthews, he will not give up the post. |
Interviewee:Roger Helmer MEP (Conservative, East Midlands) |
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| Report Number: 8791 |
Date: 16/1/2012 |
Title:Raw: Yorkshire & Humber MEP goes for president (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8789 and 8790 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full speech by Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
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| Report Number: 8790 |
Date: 16/1/2012 |
Title:Yorkshire & Humber MEP goes for president (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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MEPs should link up with MPs in Westminster and other parliaments and better represent constituents – that’s the view of the Yorkshire and Humber MEP bidding for the role of President of the European Parliament. The Liberal Democrat, Diana Wallis, is already a Vice-President chairing many of the debates and votes in a role which is similar to that of Speaker in the House of Commons. Tomorrow (Tuesday) MEPs from across Europe will vote for who should succeed their current head, the Polish MEP, Jerzy Buzek. Speaking at a debate between the presidential candidates ahead of the vote, Diana Wallis says under her leadership the European Parliament would work more effectively. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
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| Report Number: 8789 |
Date: 16/1/2012 |
Title:Yorkshire & Humber MEP goes for president (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Euro MPs will decide tomorrow (Tuesday) whether to make a Yorkshire and Humber MEP their president. Lib Dem MEP, Diana Wallis is bidding for position as the candidate for change. The current president of the European Parliament, Polish MEP, Jerzy Buzek will announce his successor tomorrow based on the candidate who gets at least 50 per cent of the vote. Mrs Wallis faces an uphill struggle against German Socialist, Martin Schultz. The British Conservative, Nirj Deva, is also in the race. Speaking at a debate between the three candidates, Diana Wallis says she wants the European Parliament to have a better relationship with the people. |
Interviewee:Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) |
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| Report Number: 8788 |
Date: 20/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: North West MEP welcomes relaxed pet quarantine rules (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Following reports 8786 and 8787 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) |
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| Report Number: 8787 |
Date: 20/12/2011 |
Title:North West MEP welcomes relaxed pet quarantine rules (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Our pets will be as free to travel across Europe from January as we are – that’s according to a North West MEP. From the New Year the UK is joining EU rules for animals. Cats and dogs will no longer have to go through the ordeal of six months in quarantine. The government says the changes reflect improved treatment and will save pet owners £7 million in fees whilst still ensuring the UK remains rabies-free. North West Lib Dem, Chris Davies, is welcoming the news. |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) |
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| Report Number: 8786 |
Date: 20/12/2011 |
Title:North West MEP welcomes relaxed pet quarantine rules (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:North West |
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Tough quarantine rules designed to stop the spread of rabies are being relaxed from the beginning of January, and that’s being welcomed by a North West MEP. Improved treatments mean that it will now be much easier to take dogs and cats on holiday. The infamous six months quarantine will no longer be a requirement. Instead animals will need to have sufficient vaccines and be fitted with a microchip. Lib Dem, Chris Davies, thinks it’s great news. He says the new rules put us into the same category as the rest of Europe whilst ensuring the UK stays rabies-free. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/ksCO0i |
Interviewee:Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West) |
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| Report Number: 8785 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: SNP Minister will not accept deal with too few days at sea (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8783 and 8784 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Lochhead MSP (Fisheries Minister) is available for download below.
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| Report Number: 8784 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:SNP Minister will not accept deal with too few days at sea (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Richard Lochhead says he is making it clear in Brussels that he will not accept a deal which leaves our fishermen short changed. The Scottish industry has warned that if, as has been suggested, the number of days they are allowed out to sea is cut, fishermen may not have enough time to be able to catch the quota assigned to them. The negotiations between ministers from across Europe are under way, but there is no deal yet in sight. Richard Lochhead says he is fighting for Scotland’s fleet. |
Interviewee:Richard Lochhead MSP (Fisheries Minister) |
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| Report Number: 8783 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:SNP Minister will not accept deal with too few days at sea (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scotland’s Fisheries Minister says he will not accept a deal which leaves our fleet with too few days to catch their quota. Ministers from across Europe are in Brussels negotiating what fish, and how much, Scottish fishermen will be able to land in 2012. But as well as wrangling over the quotas, there is discussion over how many days our fishermen will be allowed to go out to sea. Speaking from Brussels, Richard Lochhead, says the Scottish Government will not accept a deal which leaves our fleet with too few days. |
Interviewee:Richard Lochhead MSP (Fisheries Minister) |
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Out-words:Scotland’s fishing industry |
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| Report Number: 8782 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: “No compromise” Scottish fishermen’s leader demands (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8780 and 8781 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Bertie Armstrong (Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Bertie Armstrong (Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation) |
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| Report Number: 8781 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:“No compromise” Scottish fishermen’s leader demands (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The UK’s Fisheries Minister should refuse to sign up to this year’s EU deal for the Scottish fleet if necessary – that’s according to the Scottish Fishermen's Federation. Talks are well under way in Brussels to decide the quotas for next year, but a deal isn’t expected to be reached until at least the early hours of Saturday morning. This time round the big fear from the Scottish industry is over proposals to cut the number of days fishermen can go out to sea. The head of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, Bertie Armstrong, says if other countries don’t back down, the minister should do like David Cameron and stay out of the deal. |
Interviewee:Bertie Armstrong (Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation) |
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| Report Number: 8780 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:“No compromise” Scottish fishermen’s leader demands (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The leader of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation says there is no room for compromise at this year’s quota talks which are under way in Brussels. Each December ministers from across Europe bash out a deal on how much our fishermen can catch for the following year. But this year the usual wrangling over quotas has been overshadowed by proposals to cut the number of days fishermen can go out to sea. Bertie Armstrong from the Scottish Fishermen's Federation says any further reduction would go beyond their “red line” and if necessary the government should walk away from the deal. |
Interviewee:Bertie Armstrong (Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation) |
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| Report Number: 8779 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Minister hopeful of better deal for Yorks & Humber fishermen (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following reports 8777 and 8778 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) |
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| Report Number: 8778 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Minister hopeful of better deal for Yorks & Humber fishermen (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Richard Benyon says he is hopeful of staving off an “absurd” proposal by the EU. According to the Fisheries Minister, he has got support from a number of countries to potentially remove from the deal plans to cut the number of days Yorkshire and Humber can go to sea. The draft from the European Commission includes a reduction in 2012 as part of the so-called Cod Recovery Plan. But the industry has argued that even if they get better quotas to catch more fish, if they aren’t allowed to go out to sea, it will be useless. Ministers from across Europe are in Brussels negotiating a deal. Speaking at the talks, Richard Benyon says he is hopeful more cuts may now be averted. |
Interviewee:Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) |
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Out-words:On our fleet |
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| Report Number: 8777 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Minister hopeful of better deal for Yorks & Humber fishermen (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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The threat of a 25 per cent automatic cut on many of the stocks fished by Yorkshire and Humber’s fleet may be about to be averted, according to the minister. The UK’s Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, is at the annual talks in Brussels along with his counterparts from countries across Europe. The negotiations, which are not expected to be concluded before at least the early hours of Saturday, will decide how many days our fishermen can go to sea, and how much they can catch in 2012. Under the European Commission’s initial proposals many of Yorkshire and Humber’s quotas would be cut by 25 per cent because, the EU says it doesn’t have the scientific evidence that fish number are recovering. But Richard Benyon says he is now hopeful the final agreement will be a better deal. |
Interviewee:Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) |
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Out-words:For the future |
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| Report Number: 8776 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Minister hopeful of better deal for South West fishermen (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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Following reports 8774 and 8775 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) |
Duration:2
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Out-words:Example is France |
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| Report Number: 8775 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Minister hopeful of better deal for South West fishermen (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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The Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, says he has got support from other countries to stave off a cut in the number of days South West fishermen can go to sea. Under current proposals there would be another reduction in the number of days in 2012 as part of the so-called Cod Recovery Plan. But the industry has argued that even if they get better quotas and can catch more fish, if they aren’t allowed to go out to sea, it will be useless. Ministers from across Europe are in Brussels negotiating a deal. Speaking at the talks, Richard Benyon says he is hopeful more cuts may now be averted. |
Interviewee:Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) |
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Out-words:Thing doesn’t happen |
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| Report Number: 8774 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Minister hopeful of better deal for South West fishermen (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:South West |
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The threat of a 25 per cent automatic cut on many of the stocks fished by the South West’s fleet may be about to be averted, according to the minister. The UK’s Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, is at the annual talks in Brussels along with his counterparts from countries across Europe. The negotiations, which are not expected to be concluded before at least the early hours of Saturday, will decide how many days our fishermen can go to sea, and how much they can catch in 2012. Under the European Commission’s initial proposals many of the South West’s quotas would be cut by 25 per cent because, the EU says, there isn't scientific evidence to prove that fish number are recovering. But Richard Benyon says he is now hopeful the final agreement will be a better deal. |
Interviewee:Richard Benyon MP (Fisheries Minister) |
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Out-words:News coming through |
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| Report Number: 8773 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: “No logic” to cut proposals by EU, say NI fishermen (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Following reports 8771 and 8772 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Alan McCulla (Chief Executive, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Alan McCulla (Chief Executive, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:We’ve already done |
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| Report Number: 8772 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:“No logic” to cut proposals by EU, say NI fishermen (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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The EU is pushing for a cut in herring catches for Northern Ireland fishermen despite signs that the fish has massively recovered, according to the industry. Annual talks are underway in Brussels between ministers from across Europe to decide the quotas for our fishermen. No deal is expected before the early hours of Saturday at best. The industry is also worried by suggestions that the number of days they are allowed out to sea is about to be slashed. But there are signs that cuts in herring quota may not be as harsh as had been feared. Alan McCulla from the Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation is at the talks. |
Interviewee:Alan McCulla (Chief Executive, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Again no logic |
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| Report Number: 8771 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:“No logic” to cut proposals by EU, say NI fishermen (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Northern Ireland |
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Talks are under way in Brussels to decide how much our fishermen in Northern Ireland will be able to catch next year. Ministers from across Europe are deep into the negotiations. Under initial proposals put forward by the European Commission, Northern Ireland’s all important prawn catch would be cut by nearly a fifth. And despite what the industry claim has been an increase in herring, the EU has suggested a 25 per cent cut in the quota for those fishermen too. Alan McCulla from the Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation is at the talks lobbying ministers for a better deal, but he says the outcome is not yet clear. |
Interviewee:Alan McCulla (Chief Executive, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation) |
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Out-words:Of Saturday morning |
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| Report Number: 8770 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Scottish fishermen fear less than one day a week EU deal (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8768 and 8769 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Mike Park (Scottish White Fish Producers Association) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Mike Park (Scottish White Fish Producers Association) |
Duration:3
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Out-words:Set of problems |
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| Report Number: 8769 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Scottish fishermen fear less than one day a week EU deal (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Better quotas for Scottish fishermen will be useless if the number of days they are allowed out to sea is slashed, the industry has warned. Mike Park from the Scottish White Fish Producers Association is following the talks between European ministers in Brussels who will decide the numbers for 2012. The negotiations are well under way, but no final deal is yet in sight. Mike Park believes if the Scottish fleet is once again hit badly our coastal communities will be devastated. He says the worst outcome could see Scottish fishermen being allowed out to sea less than once a week. |
Interviewee:Mike Park (Scottish White Fish Producers Association) |
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Out-words:Some sensible outcome |
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| Report Number: 8768 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Scottish fishermen fear less one day week EU deal (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish fishermen could be left only being allowed out to sea fifty days a year if EU talks go badly, one of the industry’s leaders has warned. Negotiations are well under way in Brussels to decide the quotas and numbers of days of sea for our fishing fleet for 2012. But there is no sign of an early conclusion. A deal is not now expected until at least the early hours of Saturday morning. Mike Park from the Scottish White Fish Producers Association says livelihoods are at stake. |
Interviewee:Mike Park (Scottish White Fish Producers Association) |
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Out-words:Suffer economically |
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| Report Number: 8767 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Toy safety advice from West Mids MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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Following reports 8765 and 8766 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative, West Midlands) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative, West Midlands) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:As they used to |
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| Report Number: 8766 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Toy safety advice from West Mids MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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Our Euro politicians are continually checking that toy safety rules are up to date as new gadgets and toys appear in the shops – that’s according to Malcolm Harbour. The West Midlands MEP is the chair of the committee in the European Parliament in charge of making sure we can buy and sell across Europe safely and easily. The rapid alert system, RAPEX, means that if a parent reports a dangerous toy to trading standards it can be quickly taken off the shop shelves all over Europe. Conservative Euro MP, Malcolm Harbour, says they are on constant watch, but he says parents should be reassured that the vast majority of toys are safe. |
Interviewee:Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative, West Midlands) |
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Out-words:On the market |
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| Report Number: 8765 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Toy safety advice from West Mids MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:West Midlands |
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Top tips from a West Midlands MEP on making sure the toys we buy our children this Christmas are safe. Malcolm Harbour has been working for years on tightening up safety rules. He is the Chair of the so-called Internal Market Committee in the European Parliament which looks at what is being bought and sold across Europe. Under EU law manufacturers have to conform to ever stricter rules on things like small parts and the chemicals used in toys. There’s also the CE mark on all products which are up to standard. This is Malcolm Harbour’s advice to parents shopping for children’s toys during the festive season. NOTE TO EDITORS: Download advice from leading consumer organisations and the EU on toy safety here http://bit.ly/rSN5ql |
Interviewee:Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative, West Midlands) |
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Out-words:Quality than quantity |
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| Report Number: 8764 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: East Mids MEP’s law passed by European Parliament (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Following reports 8762 and 8763 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Bill Newton Dunn MEP (Liberal Democrat, East Midlands) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Bill Newton Dunn MEP (Liberal Democrat, East Midlands) |
Duration:6
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Out-words:That I’ve made |
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| Report Number: 8763 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:East Mids MEP’s law passed by European Parliament (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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The fear of looking anti-green was the only reason the government has agreed to a new law according to the East Midlands MEP who has got it through the European Parliament. The Lib Dem Euro MP for our region has been negotiating for months on the deal to cut the amount of phosphorous in washing machines and dishwashers. It’s hoped our rivers and lakes will be less polluted and overrun by algae with the cut in the chemical. Ministers from across Europe need to give the final ok before it starts to become law, but that’s expected to be a formality. Bill Newton Dunn says the British government was sceptical about setting limits for manufacturers until he pointed out that they would look environmentally unfriendly. Now he says he wants to go further and cut phosphorus from other sources too. |
Interviewee:Bill Newton Dunn MEP (Liberal Democrat, East Midlands) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Up our environment |
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| Report Number: 8762 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:East Mids MEP’s law passed by European Parliament (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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An East Midlands MEPs has convinced ministers and MEPs to agree to his new law which it’s hoped will clean up our rivers and lakes. Bill Newton Dunn has spent months working on the detail of the deal which will see a significant cut in the amount of phosphorous in washing powder, and eventually in dishwasher tablets too. The chemical is used in the cleaning process, but afterwards it causes algae to grow and clog up water in rivers and lakes. Under the law, which has been voted through the European Parliament but still has to be officially rubber stamped by ministers, only 0.5 grams of phosphorus will be allowed in washing machine products by June 2013. Manufacturers have until 2017 to reduce phosphorous in dishwasher detergents to a maximum of 0.3 grams. Bill Newton Dunn says there are already greener alternatives to the chemical available and reducing phosphorous levels will be much better for the environment. NOTE TO EDITORS: For background see http://bit.ly/vfmop1 |
Interviewee:Bill Newton Dunn MEP (Liberal Democrat, East Midlands) |
Duration:0
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Out-words:Will be actually |
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| Report Number: 8761 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Scottish MEP reassured by EU action on eggs (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8759 and 8760 (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:3
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Out-words:Very very important |
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| Report Number: 8760 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Scottish MEP reassured by EU action on eggs (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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EU inspectors will start work at the beginning of January to check that battery eggs are no longer being produced and sold in Europe, the EU’s Health Chief has confirmed to George Lyon. The Scottish Lib Dem has been meeting with Commissioner Dalli in Strasbourg to raise concerns from the egg producing industry. From January it will be illegal to sell eggs from battery hens, but it’s thought many countries haven’t improved facilities yet. In the UK it is believed all farmers already comply with the tougher welfare requirements. Now John Dalli has told George Lyon that letters are in the post warning of legal action against those who break the law. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:To destroy these eggs |
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| Report Number: 8759 |
Date: 16/12/2011 |
Title:Scottish MEP reassured by EU action on eggs (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Countries which threaten to undermine Scottish egg farmers have already been warned they face legal action, the EU Health chief has told one of our MEPs. From January it will be illegal to sell eggs from battery hens anywhere in the EU. It is estimated that UK farmers have invested some £400 million updating facilities, but in some other countries little progress has been made. There’s been concern that the EU would give in to battery farmers who would be able to undercut the higher welfare standards of eggs produced in Scotland. But the European Health Commissioner has told Scottish Lib Dem, George Lyon, that warning letters have already been sent to those countries who may break the rules. And there will be no extensions for those who haven’t got rid of battery cages. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:With the legislation |
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| Report Number: 8758 |
Date: 15/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: “Spiral downwards” for fishing communities, fears MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Following reports 8756 and 8757 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full interview with Derek Clark MEP (UKIP, East Midlands) is available for download below. |
Interviewee:Derek Clark MEP (UKIP, East Midlands) |
Duration:9
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Out-words:After his fields |
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| Report Number: 8757 |
Date: 15/12/2011 |
Title:“Spiral downwards” for fishing communities, fears MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Cuts to fishermen’s quotas has a “devastating” impact on North Sea communities as well as the fleet, says Derek Clark. The UKIP MEP is worried about proposals from the European Commission to make further cuts in how much fishermen can catch. And suggestions that fishermen should be allowed to go out to sea for fewer days each month. Ministers from across the EU are meeting in Brussels today for the annual negotiations which will decide the numbers for 2012. UKIP’s Derek Clark says if boats are laid up, more fishermen will loose their livelihoods. |
Interviewee:Derek Clark MEP (UKIP, East Midlands) |
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Out-words:A spiral downwards |
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| Report Number: 8756 |
Date: 15/12/2011 |
Title:“Spiral downwards” for fishing communities, fears MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:East Midlands |
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Fishing communities on the North Sea face a “spiral downwards” if the threat of EU quota cuts goes ahead, according to one of our MEPs. Ministers from across Europe – including British Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon - are meeting in Brussels today (Thursday and Friday) for the annual negotiations on who can catch how much of each type of fish in 2012. The industry is worried about stricter limits on the number of days fishermen are allowed to go out to sea. And there is concern about plans for a potentially crippling cut of 25 per cent to quotas on stocks where the EU says there is not enough scientific data to be sure that fish numbers are thriving. UKIP MEP, Derek Clark, says British fishermen should be allowed to manage what they catch for themselves. |
Interviewee:Derek Clark MEP (UKIP, East Midlands) |
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Out-words:Anything about it |
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| Report Number: 8755 |
Date: 15/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Scottish hill farmers to gain flexibility on tagging, says MEP (3 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Following reports 8753 and 8754 (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:3
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Out-words:Them to agree |
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| Report Number: 8754 |
Date: 15/12/2011 |
Title:Scottish hill farmers to gain flexibility on tagging, says MEP (2 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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The EU’s health chief has promised to look at a plan by a Scottish MEP and the NFU to ease sheep tagging requirements. The proposal which George Lyon and the National Farmers Union have come up with is to require farmers only use electronic tags when animals have to leave the farm (for example when they are going to slaughter). At the moment farmers are expected to have continuous information on the whereabouts of sheep, something hill farmers in Scotland say is impractical. George Lyon believes that until the whole system come up for reform, the NFU’s plan could be a real help. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:Might well help |
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| Report Number: 8753 |
Date: 15/12/2011 |
Title:Scottish hill farmers to gain flexibility on tagging, says MEP (1 of 3) |
Of interest to:Scotland |
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Scottish sheep farmers may soon get a break from strict EU rules on tagging, according to one of our MEPs. Under current European rules, farmers have to use Electronic Identification, or EID, to record the movement of sheep on the farm. But hill farmers in particular have complained that locating every animal is impractical in places like the highlands. Farmers face fines if the data they provide isn’t 100 per cent accurate. Scottish Lib Dem, George Lyon, has just met with the EU’s health chief, John Dalli, who was receptive to considering different options. George Lyon explains the system he would like adpoted to ease the burden on Scottish farmers. |
Interviewee:George Lyon MEP (Liberal Democrat, Scotland) |
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Out-words:A positive response |
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| Report Number: 8752 |
Date: 14/12/2011 |
Title:Raw: Yorks & Humber MEP sets out stall for presidency (2 of 2) |
Of interest to:Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Following report 8751 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the full speech by Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & Humber) is available for download below. |
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