Energy Labelling Directive – EU Member States support new rules to safe energy
At the end of March the Commission submitted for endorsement by the Committee of Member States a draft Directive for the energy labelling of our household fridges, televisions, washing machines and dishwashers.
Mr Sturdy explains why he is in favour of this new legislation.
“The [...]
Euro-MP Robert Sturdy has today strongly urged Gordon Brown to grant the British people a referendum on the EU Constitution following David Cameron’s launch of a new campaign demanding the government honours its manifesto commitment.
In its 2005 manifesto, Labour said: “The new Constitutional Treaty ensures the new Europe can work effectively…We will put it to [...]
ROBERT STURDY OPPOSES BAN ON SLUG PELLETS
Slugs are one of the largest pest problems in the UK. This is largely due to our wet climate and consequently Slug Pellets are widely used by farmers and gardeners across the UK. 80% of these pellets contain an active substance called metaldehyde, which despite our advanced water treatment [...]
MEP ROBERT STURDY HIGHLIGHTS BURDEN OF 100,000 EXTRA PAGES OF EU RULES UNDER LABOUR
The true scale of an extra 100,000 pages added to the Acquis Communautaire – the EU’s rulebook – since Labour came to power has been highlighted by Conservative MEP Robert Sturdy.
Research by the think tank Open Europe has shown that the Acquis [...]
15 April 2009
The government today unveiled a list of potential sites for new nuclear power stations to help maintain Britain’s ability to generate its own energy after existing nuclear and coal-fired power stations are shut down.
The potential sites have been nominated by companies interested in building the stations and have been initially approved by the [...]
Robert Sturdy welcomed a group from Great Yarmouth Rotary Club last week on a fact finding visit to the European Parliament.
The 24 members, including Haven Rotary, were interested in learning about the workings of the EP first hand and had the opportunity to question Mr Sturdy about this. He also joined them for dinner.
Organiser Gillian [...]
