15 Most Recent Stories From Peter Black AM and South Wales West Liberal Democrats News Stories

Tue 14th Oct 2008:

Parliament should not dictate housing policy to Wales says Assembly Member.

A recommendation by the Welsh Affairs Select Committee that the proposed Affordable Housing Legislative Competence Order be revised so that the Assembly cannot scrap the right to buy has been condemned by Welsh Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, Peter Black.

Mon 13th Oct 2008:

Extra help needed to assist those facing repossession says Welsh Liberal Democrat.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have backed a motion calling for a fully developed strategy to help people who need assistance and guidance when faced with having their house repossessed.

Wed 8th Oct 2008:

If not now, when? - Black makes case for urgent Yes campaign.

Peter Black AM will use the Assembly's short debate today to call for an urgent start to a cross-party campaign to win a referendum on more devolution.

Tue 7th Oct 2008:

Market Castles not mud - Black.

Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Culture and Heritage, Peter Black AM, will today call on the Government to develop a marketing strategy to promote the historic environment in Wales to Tourists.

Budget fails to prioritise housing.

Welsh Liberal Democrat Housing spokesperson, Peter Black has stated that the budget has shown that the Labour/Plaid One Wales Government has failed to prioritise problem of affordable housing in Wales.

Fri 3rd Oct 2008:

Labour dither while energy companies squeeze the poor.

A National Housing Federation survey has concluded that energy companies are making an excess profit of £1.35bn by charging extra to those households who use pre-payment meters.

Thu 2nd Oct 2008:

Cut the red tape surrounding social care demands AM.

Older people needing care at home have to wade through a morass of regulations before getting the help they need according to new reports out last week.

Tue 30th Sep 2008:

Black comments on ITV Wales job cuts.

Welsh Liberal Democrat Culture and Media spokesperson and member of the Assembly's Broadcasting Committee, Peter Black AM, has reacted with disappointment at the news that ITV Wales will be cutting seventeen posts.

Black comments on new child poverty statistics.

Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Social Justice, Peter Black AM, has commented on the figures released by the Campaign to End Child Poverty which have revealed that there are 297,000 children living in 'low wage' families in Wales.

WAG's limited vision leaves us with a worthless Measure.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have slammed the One Wales Government for reversing positive moves to radically improve child safety and widen parental choice.

Thu 25th Sep 2008:

Ofcom's decision has failed democracy and failed the people of Wales - Black.

Commenting on Ofcom's decision to allow ITV to slash Welsh programming to just an hour and half every week, Peter Black AM described the decision as "outrageous" and "a giant leap backwards for devolution in the UK".

Wed 24th Sep 2008:

Welsh Lib Dem empty homes strategy key to tackling affordable housing.

Peter Black, Welsh Lib Dem housing spokesperson, will today urge the Assembly government to take action to combat the rising number of people on affordable housing waiting lists across Wales by bringing thousands of empty houses back into use.

Tue 23rd Sep 2008:

Government fudges grants for first time buyers.

A new Welsh Government scheme that makes grants available to first time buyers so as to make their homes more energy efficient is a 'fudge' designed to hide the fact that Plaid Cymru's manifesto pledge to provide cash to help people buy their first home is unworkable, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have said.

Mon 22nd Sep 2008:

Assembly Member demands action on pre-paid energy meters.

The Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Social Justice Peter Black is demanding swift action from the Labour Government over pre-paid energy meters.

Fri 19th Sep 2008:

Sneaky price hike by airlines will reduce passenger protection says Assembly Member.

Increased credit card charges being forced upon passengers by airlines could leave them faced with the stark choice of paying more for their holiday or losing important consumer protection against the collapse of their carrier, the Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Social Justice, Peter Black has said.

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