Greens disrupt Tarmac agm

Environmental protestors have disrupted Tarmac's AGM for the second year running. A group of 30 anti-roads protestors gathered with banners outside the QE2 centre where the meeting was held. And half a dozen who had bought shares to gain entry heckled Sir John Banham during questions. They quizzed repeatedly over the 'discrepancy' between Tarmac's stated concern for the environment and its 'role in the destruction' of Twyford Down and the nature park at Cuerden Valley, in Lancashire.

In response Tarmac announced it had carried out a root and branch appraisal of its environmental performance, and would be publishing a detailed corporate policy. A high level panel of independent experts would also be appointed, under the chairmanship of Sir John, to monitor Tarmac's adherence.