"There are still too many horror stories of pigs and horses being transported across Europe with no food, water or rest stops because of a failure to police the trade properly."
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9 February 2010
Carmichael thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has been thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family.
9 February 2010
Carmichael comments ahead of Parliamentary debate on fuel prices in the Isles
Mr Carmichael will be pressing Treasury ministers to offer credible reasons why a fuel duty derogation such as that used in Europe cannot be piloted across Orkney and Shetland.
9 February 2010
McArthur welcomes reluctant rethink on bull hire scheme
Liam McArthur welcomes the news that the government run bull hire scheme in Inverness will continue
8 February 2010
Government must respond to student figures
Margaret Smith says the Government must respond to figures showing more students are struggling to find a place at University.
8 February 2010
Quango reform is food for thought
Jeremy Purvis says Reform Scotland's call to reform Scotland's quangos is food for thought
8 February 2010
Scotland could be winner from flat-rate funding - Lyon
"This could lead to a much needed boost for Scottish farmers and rural communities, and mitigate the real threat of CAP budget cuts."
8 February 2010
Tasers are policy decision which should be debated by Parliament
Liberal Democrat Justice spokesman Robert Brown MSP says the use of Tasers is a policy decision to be taken by the Scottish Government.
8 February 2010
Finnie calls for more medical provision in the community
Ross Finnie says better diagnostic provision is required in people's communities as the population of Scotland grows.
8 February 2010
Alcohol no subject for publicity stunt politics
Robert Brown says Labour's alcohol commission needs to look at ways to change Scotland's drinking culture effectively.