Randolph Lee wrote:
> Will, I just saw this on Countryfile (the internet can be a
> wonderful thing!) I note that they are talking about the effect of
> budget cuts elsewhere in the countryside (in this case Natural
> England) and I was wondering if anyone in SoW has any contacts at the
> BBC that might be used to get a segment on this series? the topic
> would seem to push all the right visual buttons for this show...
>
Randolph
Yes, I watched that program (its part of my Sunday morning
routine). The Chief Exec of Natural England was a chicken in
that he skirted round the subject of the Defra cuts when
asked about their effect on his budgets. I guess being a new
boy he decided he'd better not comment about his masters (Defra).
The Environment Agency have taken the same view and just decided
to cover the cuts by raising boat license fees. BW are being a
bit more forthright by at least saying how difficult it is going
to be to manage with the cuts.
One more reason to get BW out of Defra I say.
Regards
--
Will Chapman
Save Our Waterways
www.SaveOurWaterways.org.uk
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