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20 Most Recent Speeches
Horwood wants clarification on wind energy related initiatives and polices
Speech by Martin Horwood, Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesperson delivered to House of Commons - (Westminster Hall) Wind Energy on Wed 12th Jul 2006
Mr Horwood said, 'There are issues with wind power. On a large scale, community consent is overwhelmingly the most important issue. The onus is on companies that are developing wind power and large-scale wind farms not to attempt to ride roughshod over local feelings, but to consult and involve local people wherever possible. As the right hon. Member for Cardiff, South and Penarth said, however, we now have an opportunity to move beyond consultation and into involvement, and to see a policy shift that supports and empowers community ownership and involvement in smaller-scale generation. I would be interested to hear the Minister's comments on that. The hon. Member for Southampton, Test (Dr. Whitehead) mentioned the good example of Woking district council, where a partly community-owned company has been instrumental in achieving a radical shift in the reduction of CO2 emissions.'
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Ed Davey presses the Minister to go further and faster on energy efficiency
Speech by Mr. Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry delivered to House of Commons - Energy Review Debate on Tue 11th Jul 2006
Mr. Davey said, 'I thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for making an early copy available to me. Three years ago, the Government had an energy review, which the Prime Minister described as a "milestone in energy policy". The then Secretary of State said that her White Paper established an energy policy "for the long term". What went wrong? Will the Secretary of State tell us, for example, why the Government are not on track to meet either their renewable energy targets or their energy efficiency targets, which were set only three years ago, and why carbon dioxide emissions are increasing, not falling?'
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Speech in Fair Trade debate
Speech by Speech by Sajjad Karim MEP, Liberal Democrat MEP for North West England delivered to European Parliament on Thu 6th Jul 2006
Sajjad Karim, on behalf of the ALDE Group. - Madam President, I wish to begin by congratulating our rapporteur, Mr Schmidt, on raising the standard and with it our ambitions. I am sure we shall all benefit greatly from following his recommendations. I also welcome the views as expressed by the Commission. I am sure that our partnership approach will deliver much good.
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Trade and Poverty
Speech by Sajjad Karim MEP delivered to European Parliament on Wed 31st May 2006
One of the most important achievements of the 20th Century was the lifting of millions out of poverty. The emergence of China and India on the global trading scene played a huge role in this feat and they continue to lead the developing world by example.
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WTO talks need to be open and transparent
Speech by Sajjad Karim MEP delivered to European Parliament on Mon 3rd Apr 2006
The WTO has taken concrete steps to improve the transparency and democratic participation in its decision making processes. Yet, there remain basic flaws, which many of my contributions to this report have sought to address.
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Britain's energy supplies must be secured through efficiency and diversity
Speech by Sir Robert Smith MP delivered to House of Commons on Wed 8th Mar 2006
I think that the crucial first step in achieving security of supply is to ensure the efficient use of existing supply. The better we use what we have, the less we need to worry about imports and finding new sources of generation.
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Conference Speech
Speech by Dr. VIncent Cable MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor delivered to Liberal Democrat Spring Conference on Sat 4th Mar 2006
Dr Cable says that obsessive government meddling and over-centralisation are not achieving a fairer society and set out an alternative economic agenda.
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Conference Speech
Speech by Dr.Vincent Cable MP delivered to Federal Conference Delegates on Thu 22nd Sep 2005
In a few weeks, Gordon Brown will give his annual pre-budget report on the economy. I can anticipate the opening lines: "Under Labour, Britain has enjoyed the longest period of economic expansion since the Black Death. We have the best employment creating record since the construction of the pyramids. We have the most dynamic, successful, economy in the known universe. Any problems are the fault of Arab oil producers, Europe… or Tony Blair."
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Constitution Essential For EU's Success And UK's Prosperity
Speech by Rt. Hon. Sir Menzies Campbell CBE QC delivered to House of Commons on Wed 18th May 2005
In a speech in the House of Commons today, Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, urged the government to publicly stress the importance of the European Union in the promotion of peace, prosperity, stability and democracy throughout Europe. He said:
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The Chancellor must avoid spin and ensure the public trusts the Government's figures
Speech by Rt. Hon. Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats delivered to Commonwealth Club on Wed 1st Dec 2004
Speaking at the Commonwealth Club ahead of the Chancellor's pre-budget report, Charles Kennedy, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, set out the party's approach to issues of taxation and government spending. Mr. Kennedy made specific proposals to strengthen the role of the National Audit Office so that it could formally report on the economic performance of the Government.
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Britain's Economy Today
Speech by Rt. Hon. Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats delivered to Business on Thu 28th Oct 2004
I am speaking to you at a time when there is growing uncertainty in the business environment - rising interest rates may have 'cooled' the housing market but have meant higher borrowing costs for manufacturers, there is slower domestic and export demand due to high exchange rates and record oil prices, which have recently hit over $55 a barrel.
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Welfare to Work Debate
Speech by Paul Holmes MP delivered to Liberal Democrat Federal Conference on Tue 21st Sep 2004
This Government is characterised for most people by three things:
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Speech to the Federation of Small Business Conference
Speech by Dr. Vincent Cable MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered to Federation of Small Business Conference on Fri 19th Mar 2004
Can I thank you for your invitation. The Lib Dems have maintained good relations with the FSB via Brian Cotter, our small business spokesman, and I have always found Stephen Alambritis and his colleagues a source of good advice and effective lobbying on behalf of your members.
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