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clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, April 24th, 1997 v - 4 (-5$


Battle of political wits entertains packed audience


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political wits in a public debate. More than 120 people packed Whal-


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ley Methodist Church Hall to see recent sitting MP Mr Nigel Evans Labour’s Mr Marcus Johnstone, Mr Michael Carr (Lib. Demjand Mr Julian Parkinson of the Referendum Party answer questions on a variety of issues, including Third World debt, the consti- tution, freedom of information, educa­ tion, euthanasia, health and Europe^ The debate, organised by the Whal-


ley Christian Action Group, was chaired by Mr John Hudson.


Mr Julian Parkinson described the General Election as the most important


in Britain for a long time. “For the past 24 years, this country


commented. T^ n. tone said it was


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has been sleepwalking into a Euro­ pean superstate, but the sovereignty ot a nation belongs to its people, not career politicians, and the purpose ot the Referendum Party is to fight referendum on this


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Varied responses to key issues


CONSTITUTIONAL everyone’s lips but it agenda.


88, the campaign for a modern democracy, hosted high-profile debates at venues throughout the country, including in the Ribble Valley.


On Tuesday, Charter


Prof. Chris Carr, chancel­ lor of the University of Central Lancashire, fea­ tured recent sitting Tory MP Mr Nigel Evans, Liberal Democrat candi­ date Mr Michael Carr, Natural Law Party candi­ date Miss Nicola Holmes and Mr Mike Milne- Picken, of the Labour


The debate, chaired by


Party. Mr Evans said British


democracy was the envy of the world; Mr Carr pro­ mised proportional repre­ s e n ta t io n ; and Miss


reform might not be on is firmly on the political


Holmes claimed yogic fly­ ing was the key to consti­


tutional reform. Matters under discus­


sion included a proposed Bill of Rights and Free­ dom of Information Act, promised by the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats, referendums on home rule for Scotland and Wales and th e replacement of the House of Lords with an elected second chamber. Mr Evans accused the


Ultraframe visit by Nigel Evans


LOCAL industry was high on the agenda of recent sitting Ribble Valley MP Mr Nigel Evans this week.


head Clitheroe firm Ultraframe, the area s lar­ gest employer, while on the campaign trail. He commented: “As the only candidate'of the major


Jobs champion Mr Evans called in on go-a- -vc-w <


parties to live in the Ribble Valley, I know how impor­ tant local industry is to the economic vitality of the area. That is why I have fought hard for local jobs.


Party and the Liberal Democrats to hold full defence reviews would leave jobs at British Aerospace hanging


Mr Evans said the intention of both the Labour r w in the balance.


’ He had fought hard against red tape from Brussels, particularly the Social Chapter and the^minimum wage,


Liberal Democrats of favouring proportional


representation because it would give them more seats in Parliament. Mr Carr denounced 18


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which he said would strangle small businesses. L He commented: “Both the Labour Party and the


A Labour victory will threaten our prosperity. No one is more committed than me to fighting for greater pros­


iberal Democrats favour closer European integration.


years of “Tory sleaze” and said it was time people were seen as citizens, not


perity and job security in the Ribble Valley.” ■ Mr Evans is pictured (centre) with (from the lelt) Ultraframe employees Miss Sarah Robinson, managing director Mr Ian Robinson, chairman Mr John Lancas­


ter and Miss Niki Barker. |*||pg ' S i l l s iPiti i ____ : An expert in several important


A CLITHEROE law firm with a reputation for providing a little bit extra is now offering a whole lot more.


several important A specialist in


fields of law has become a partner in John Houldsworth and Co., one of the area’s most successful legal- practices.


Taylor LL.B. heralds an exciting new era for the Duck Street firm, which will now be known as Houldsworth Taylor.


articles at Houldsworth’s . 10 years ago, before


Mr Taylor served his working in Cheltenham at


• a leading Cotswolds practice.


. private client-based He is an expert in


probate, trusts, inheritance tax and wills. Provision for long-term


The arrival of Mr Philip


legal fields is now a partner in Houldsworth Taylor An advertising feature by Theresa Robson


appointment as partner recognises his standing in the mm.


Houldsworth Taylor will


continue to offer state-of-the-art advice in the fields of divorce, litigation and conveyancing, as well as build on its its earing ethos, with wheelchair access, child care facilities and home visits remaining


part and parcel of its user-friendly service.


housed in an attractive award-winning listed building, employs six fee-earners and a team of excellent support staff.


The go-ahead firm, BUSK Wmm


the prestigious Investors in People quality standard and the two senior part­


It was recently awarded #!


ners can count qualified legal executives as their personal assistants, namely Miss Amanda Cox and Miss Catherine Blatchford.


care is very topical and, if you are worried about your capital assets should you need such care, Mr Taylor’s expertise in this field of law is unrivalled in


the area. Mr Taylor, who is '


late last year and his


married with two children, returned to Houldsworth’s


recently married Mrs Christine Cox, is an active member of the Ribble Valley community, serving on the boards of Trinity Youth and Community Centre and Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade. He is a


Mr Houldsworth, who


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HOULDSWORTH


A SPECIALIST in several impor­ tant fields of law, Mr Philip Tay­ lor LL.B., has become a partner in one of the area’s most successful legal practices.


heralds an exciting new era for the Duck Street firm, which will now be known as Houldsworth Taylor.


The appointment of Mr Taylor (above)


probate, trusts, inheritance tax and wills. Houldsworth Taylor will continue to offer state-


Mr Taylor is an expert in private client-based


of-the-art advice in the fields of divorce, litigation and conveyancing, as well as build on its its caring ethos,, with wheelchair access, child care'facilities and home visits remaining part and parcel of its user-friendly service.


team of excellent support staff (pictured left with Mr Taylor and partner Mr John Houldsworth).


The go-ahead firm employs six fee-earners and a Clitheroe 2000, the Legal


Aid Board and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. Of the new partnership,


pleased to welcome Philip and are sure that many


Mr Houldsworth commented: “We are very


local people will be able to benefit from his specialised help.


Houldsworth Taylor is a thriving legal practice with its sights set firmly on the 21st century.”


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