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2 February 2012
Prison visiting committees play vital role
“More than simply being an independent voice for prisoners, the Committees play a far greater role in ensuring that standards in our prison estate are maintained."
2 February 2012
More questions and concerns over currency
“The reality is that independence is a complicated and protracted process in which the Scottish Government will have little or no control on the details that will determine it."
2 February 2012
Scottish colleges deserve better from SNP
“It seems the only person unwilling to accept and argue the case for an improved funding settlement for our colleges is the Education Secretary."
1 February 2012
SNP should come clean over colleges
“Instead of shouting down anyone who dares challenge him, the Education Secretary needs to come clean and tell colleges what the SNP’s plans will actually mean for their budgets and reserves.”
1 February 2012
Focus on youth unemployment
“To maximise youth employment in Scotland, the First Minister should also swallow his pride and work closely with the UK Government to promote the Youth Contract."
31 January 2012
CAP must work for farmers
“It’s vital that every section of the Scottish farming sector engages with the Scottish Government on this issue."
31 January 2012
Minimum pricing step in right direction
“Cutting the number of alcohol related deaths and illnesses in Scotland is something we should all be striving for."
31 January 2012
Missed opportunity to save colleges
"The Scottish Government needs to change course, reverse the cuts and stand on the side of the students who have sent 63,000 emails in support of the campaign."
30 January 2012
Supporters of more powers for Scotland must resist manipulation
“It is important that the debate over Scotland’s future draws on the knowledge and expertise of the broadest range of Scottish society."