Possible pollution tax

Title

Possible pollution tax

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:48

Description

Simon Israel reports on the possible introduction of new pollution tax in the UK. Includes interviews with Professor David Pearce, chief advisor to the Environment Secretary, Chris Patten, who has published a report recommending products which harm the environment should be taxed out of existence. And with Patten who supports the idea. Amid the controversy surrounding the shipment of dangerous waste heading for Liverpool docks.

Contributors

Chris Patten; Simon Israel; David Pearce

Keywords

Legislation; Pollution; Reports; Taxation; UK; Great Britain; Environment; Environmental legislation

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