Lord Deben and the Severn Barrage
Aug 20, 2012
Bishop Hill in Climate: Parliament, Greens

Leo Hickman tweets that Lord Deben is a director of Corlan Hafren, the company that has just proposed building an enormous barrage across the River Severn.

Conflict of interest anyone?

Update on Aug 20, 2012 by Registered CommenterBishop Hill

Leo has added the further interesting snippet that DECC failed to mention this role when they announced Deben as the new chairman.

Update on Aug 20, 2012 by Registered CommenterBishop Hill

Leo has now spoken to Lord Deben, who apparently stood down from the company's board two months ago.

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