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55 results found for '"Water companies"' in Keywords.
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...
Chris Smith on drinking water ruling (1992)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Rowley interviews Labour Party environment spokesman Chris Smith about a ruling by the European Court that British water companies have not maintained sufficient standards of purity in drinking water....
Roy Watts death and tribute (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
David Nicolle(?) looks back at the career of Thames Water Chairman Sir Roy Watts following the discovery of his body in the Thames, he was key in the privatisation of the industry. Long time colleague David...
Beach pollution (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on pollution at beaches with high levels of plastics and sewage-related debris being found. The speaker would like to see better regulation of the privatised water authorities and says number of...
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...
Gummer on water bills increase (1994)
- Genre
- 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...
Water companies - Compensation for drought impact (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Kevin Lapwood, water industry analyst with Smith New Court, about compensation for UK water customers who have suffered a loss of service during the summer drought. The law appears to favour...
Water companies - Frank Dobson on compensation (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Frank Dobson, Labour Environment spokesman, about compensation for UK water customers who have suffered a loss of service during the summer drought. The law appears to favour the privatised...
Salman Rushdie interview on his life, career and new novel (1995)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Discussion; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; Trailer
Simon Bates interviews guest on his 10am-1pm show Salman Rushdie on his life, career and first novel since The Satanic Verses, The Moor’s Last Sigh, set in the Indian city of Bombay. Includes discussion of...
Yorkshire Water in trouble (1996)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified female financial analyst(?) on Yorkshire Water, whose profits are up and investment down - so why the inquiry?