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Water shortages report (1995)

Genre

Interview

NewsDay reporter Paul Chapman talks to Environment Secretary John Gummer on the National Rivers Authority report on water conservation following a water crisis in a long hot summer. Discusses targets for...

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ROT of 60 Minutes item about Thames Water’s reaction to a BBC Nationwide programme (1980)

An interview by telephone with a spokeperson for Thames Water. The person complains about the BBC Nationwide programme. He says that the criticism about Thames Water is too much and explains the reasons....

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Lots of hot water, quick! (1985)

A comedy play for radio, written by Dick Sharples. Cast: Brian Cant and Paula Wilcox

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Rickmansworth and Colne Valley water contaminated (1991)

Genre

Interview

A spokesman (for Rickmansworth and Colne Valley Water companies?) says the water supply has become contaminated, and people must boil the water before using it. Elderly, young or those already ill may be...

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Michael Howard on Government water proposals (1992)

Genre

News report; Interview

Des Fahy reports on the Government’s consultation document, Using Water Wisely, which emphasises saving water rather than looking at new sources of supply, and encourages water companies to bring in...

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UK drinking water quality (1989)

Genre

Interview

Grant Lawrence, advisor to the Common Market’s Environment Commissioner, on drinking water quality standards, which have not been met by the UK. Male interviewer not identified.

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Ian Gow denies tax on water (1985)

Genre

Interview

Environment Minister Ian Gow denies the Government is to impose tax on water but agrees Thames Water bills will go up as the Government asks water authorities to pay back debts. Female interviewer not...

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Yorkshire Water (1996)

Genre

Interview

Unidentified male speaker (from licensing authority?) says things will get better for Yorkshire Water.

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Stanley Clinton Davis on water privatisation and quality (1989)

Genre

Interview

Former European Environment Commissioner Stanley Clinton Davis talks to Paul Rowley about the privatisation of water, how it is being done solely to make money, how the Government has been trying to weaken...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Water industry prices (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with an unidentified man on the price rises in the water industry. Male interviewer not idnetified. No further context supplied.

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