Additional sections have been added stressing that it marks a new deal for car owners with promises of improved parking at railway stations, action against over-zealous clampers, better traffic information and faster road repairs.

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Recent industrial action by lorry drivers meant petrol stations ran dry, supermarkets ran low on stock, and even hospitals had to make alternative arrangements for deliveries of heating coal.

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Unlike the situation Edward Heath faced in 1973, the government had built up substantial stocks of coal at power stations in advance of the industrial action.

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If, for instance, Muris carries out a veiled threat to sue newspapers or television stations in an attempt to force action, that would raise First Amendment concerns.

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Members will also be asked to agree opposition to new nuclear power stations in Wales, and to endorse a Dental Action Plan extending the number of dental training places.

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Its first action was to challenge oil companies to double the number of renewable fuel pumps at their stations within the year and pledge to offer E85 ethanol fuel at half of all gas stations within the decade.

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Mr Hurley said his first action in the role was to ask for a review of the policy of selling Surrey Police stations and buildings.

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