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News articles / January 2008
Llanwrtyd Wells Hotel Scoops Top Award
Lasswade hotel in Llanwrtyd Wells, owned and run by Roger and Emma Stevens, has won a prestigious award for their commitment to locally sourced food, the environment and organic produce. They were presented with the Promoting Sustainable Food Award (Rural Category) at the Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards in London.
CSA BACKLOGS SHOW SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING – WILLIAMS
Commenting today on the latest Child Support Agency (CSA) Quarterly statistics on uncleared applications, Roger Williams MP, Liberal Democrat Secretary of State for Wales, has declared the system to be broken.
MP’S FEARS FOR FUTURE OF WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE
Roger Williams MP today expressed his concern for the future of the Wyeside Arts Centre in Builth Wells. Commenting on Wyeside, Mr Williams said:
Lib Dems challenge Government and Conservatives to support “in or out” referendum
Roger Williams, Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, is calling on the Government and Conservatives to back the campaign for an “in or out” Euro referendum. The party say the referendum would be an opportunity for the British public to determine whether Britain should continue to be a member of the European Union or not.
Roger Williams MP marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Roger Williams MP marked the Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment to honour those killed in the Holocaust and individuals that risked their lives to help those being persecuted.
CHINESE EMBASSY JUST THE FIRST STEP IN WELSH LAMB PROMOTION - WILLIAMS
Commenting on his recent visit to the Chinese Embassy, with members of Farmers Fresh, to promote Welsh Lamb, Roger Williams MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, has said he was delighted with how the event went.
On the Beat with Brecon Bobbies
Roger Williams MP has regular meetings with the Police on many matters ranging from the speed of traffic going through rural villages to allegations of anti-social behaviour which can blight people’s lives. Over the Christmas holidays he arranged to go out on patrol with the police in various locations throughout Brecon and Radnorshire including a night out with Brecon Police Patrol.
PAUL MURPHY APPOINTMENT: COMMENT FROM ROGER WILLIAMS
Roger Williams, Lib Dem Shadow Welsh Secretary, comments on Paul Murphy's re-appointment as Secretary of State for Wales.
HAIN RESIGNATION – COMMENT FROM ROGER WILLIAMS
Commenting on Peter Hain’s resignation, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Roger Williams said:
DYFED POWYS MPs JOIN POLICE PAY MARCH
The four Welsh Liberal Democrat MPs have today met with Police Officers from their force areas to offer them their support.
WELSH LAMB FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR
Roger Williams MP, Liberal Democrat Food and Rural Affairs Spokesperson and Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, will be leading a delegation to the Chinese Embassy on Thursday to promote Welsh Lamb.
NORTHERN ROCK: TAXPAYERS TO TAKE RISK AND PRIVATE COMPANIES THE PROFIT - WILLIAMS
Commenting on Alistair Darling’s statement to Parliament today on the Northern Rock crisis, Liberal Democrat Shadow Welsh Secretary Roger Williams said:
ROGER WILLIAMS MP STEPS UP POST OFFICE CAMPAIGN
Roger Williams, Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon & Radnorshire, is to step up his long-running campaign to save post offices in what is the most rural constituency in England & Wales, as the date for the announcement of closure plans for post offices in Mid Wales draws closer.
Over complicated form causes financial distress - Williams
Roger Williams MP recently addressed a packed meeting at the Rhosgoch Golf Club. The meeting was attended by over 80 farmers representing almost fifty farming business’ in the Painscastle/Rhosgoch area. All of the farmers that attended have been seriously affected by the common land element of the Single farm payment application form and the boxes which are used to indicate if farming business have rights for horses and ponies.
Coastal Erosion Figures show need to invest in flood defence – Welsh Lib Dems
In the wake of widespread flooding that has gripped England and Wales in the past few days, and with the prospect of more heavy rain on Thursday, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have stressed that reform of the Barnett Formula is the best way to ensure that Wales gets its fair share of the flood defence budget.
LOTTERY PROPOSALS COULD DEVASTATE SPORTS AND ARTS GROUPS IN WALES - WILLIAMS
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have said they will not support, in their current form, Government proposals to divert further money from National Lottery good causes to pay for the Olympics.
HAIN SPENDING SPREE WILL SHOCK WELSH VOTERS - WILLIAMS
Commenting after it was revealed that Peter Hain failed to declare £103,000 worth of donations to his deputy-leadership campaign, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Roger Williams said:
WILLIAMS SLAMS ‘DAMAGING’ TORY BENEFIT PROPOSALS
Commenting on Conservative proposals to penalise benefit claimants who refuse to take “reasonable” job offers and David Cameron’s pledge to take 200,000 people off incapacity benefit, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Roger Williams said:
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