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18 results found for '"Independent regulatory commissions"' in Keywords.
James Goldsmith complaint - Press Council decision (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the decision of the Press Council to uphold a complaint against the magazine, Now! regarding a review written by its owner, Sir James Goldsmith, and in a separate adjudication to reject a complaint...
Cecil Clothier on ombusdsman role and complaints (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) Sir Cecil Clothier, about his Parliamentary role and on the complaints received by the committee from the public.
British Telecom sale (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Trade Secretary Norman Tebbit on how the plans for the sale of British Telecom will affect the cost of people’s bills and on the offer of shares for employees. Male interviewer not identified.
Regulation of privatised industries (1991)
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- Interview
Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Lilley interviewed on new regulatory powers for privatised industries and companies such as BT and British Gas, with possible reduction of prices and on the importance of...
British Gas price drop (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with British Gas finance director Barry Reynolds, about an announcement the price of gas is coming down by three percent from 07/92, a saving of thirteen pounds a year for the average household. It...
Electricity price reduction (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Martin Young interviews Professor Stephen Littlechild, Director-General of the Office of Electricity Regulation (OFFER) about an electricity price reduction for 1994. Average bills in England and Wales will...
Lord MacGregor, PCC, on Princess Diana newspaper reports (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Deeley reports on the decision of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) regarding newspaper reports on nuisance telephone calls allegedly traced to Princess Diana. The Princess has denied she has...
Oftel wants to open up telecoms market (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Telecommunications watchdog Oftel has published a consultation report on opening up the telecommunications industry to further competition; minimising regulation will, it says, improve services and bring...
Gummer on water bills increase (1994)
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- Interview
Malcolm Brown interviews Environment Secretary John Gummer about the imposition of small price increases in household water bills in England and Wales. The curb comes after average increases of twenty-five...
OFWAT chairman on water bills increase (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Malcolm Brown interviews the OFWAT Chairman Ian Byatt about the increase in water bills above the rate of inflation. The rises occurred as shares in the privatised water companies surged. However, Byatt...