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£1million plus spent by councils scrapping dumped cars |
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Ysgrifennwyd gan Brynle Williams AM
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WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 2009 00:00 |
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COUNCILS across Wales have spent an estimated £1.2mn over the last five years disposing of abandoned vehicles. Figures obtained by North Wales AM Brynle Williams show that while some councils have the abandoned cars picked up by contractors, others have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds getting rid of them. Mr Williams AM said: “There is no need for people to abandon their cars if they decide they no longer want them. “You can get unwanted vehicles picked up legally, for free, and scrapped. “By dumping them, all people are doing is passing on an unnecessary cost to their council. “Take for example Flintshire County Council, in total it has spent in excess of £200,000 over the last five years getting rid of discarded vehicles. “This is a considerable amount of money and surely the people of Flintshire would rather see this invested in public services, rather than dealing with abandoned cars. “Councils must play their role too and make information on how to scrap your vehicle for free readily available." |
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Balance must be struck with farming red tape |
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Ysgrifennwyd gan Brynle Williams AM
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WEDNESDAY, 15 JULY 2009 00:00 |
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COMMENTING on today’s update on the Assembly Government’s review into red tape in farming, Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Brynle Williams AM said: “We are pleased the Assembly Government has taken forward Welsh Conservative proposals to examine the level of red tape in farming. “We have always argued that this is about striking the right balance between public and animal health, and ensuring the industry can operate effectively. “While there have been some positive steps in this area recently the industry needs reassuring about future developments, such as the implications of electronic identification of animals and disease cost sharing. “Developments such as these will place an extra burden on the industry.” |
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Small farms must not be forgotten in DFOB collapse |
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Ysgrifennwyd gan Brynle Williams AM
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TUESDAY, 09 JUNE 2009 00:00 |
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RESPONDING to the Minister’s statement today on Dairy Farmers of Britain, Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Brynle Williams said: “I am very pleased to hear the DFOB receivers are confident negotiations are moving well towards the sale of the Llandyrnog creamery. “In the meantime it is vital that there continues to be enough milk supply for the site. “I have stressed to the Minister today the need to secure the future of smaller farmers involved in the collapse of DFOB. “For many, milk supply is the main thrust of their business. “I am deeply concerned that they will be sidelined ahead of bigger producers in the days and weeks to come.” |
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Dairy industry given hope with talk of new deal |
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Ysgrifennwyd gan Brynle Williams AM
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FRIDAY, 05 JUNE 2009 00:00 |
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COMMENTING on tonight’s reports of a possible rescue deal to save the Dairy Farmers of Britain co-operative, Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Brynle Williams AM said: “I am extremely encouraged by these reports which if confirmed will be widely welcomed across the industry. “Without a buyer there was a serious danger that milk would have gone uncollected. The consequences for the industry in Wales would have been catastrophic. |
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Dairy Farmers of Britain need support to find new contracts |
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Ysgrifennwyd gan Brynle Williams AM
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THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2009 00:00 |
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FOLLOWING discussions with one of the joint receivers of Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFOB), Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Brynle Williams said: “This is clearly a huge blow to dairy farmers across Wales. “Having spoken to one of the joint receivers of DFOB today, I’m confident they will do everything possible to try and help the farmers involved in this to secure new contracts. “All farmers currently under contract to DFOB have been released from those with immediate effect. “While the receivers try to sell the plant, milk will continue to be collected and paid for over the next two weeks to ensure customers are not suddenly left without any supply. “After this, any customers who have not managed to secure a new contract will be offered rolling weekly agreements. “The receiver shares my grave concerns about the struggle some smaller farms may have in finding new contracts now. “I will be meeting the local plant manager this afternoon to offer him my support at this difficult time. “I will be taking this up with the Minister immediately and have submitted an urgent question." |
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