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29 July 2010
Liberal Democrat MSP for Central Scotland Hugh O’Donnell Prepares to go to Uganda to volunteer in VSO’s new Scottish Parliamentarian Volunteering Scheme
Hugh O’Donnell, Liberal Democrat MSP for Central Scotland next week becomes the first MSP to volunteer in VSO’s new Scottish Parliament Volunteering Scheme. Mr O’Donnell will spend ten days helping the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) which lobbies for the rights of people with disabilities
29 July 2010
Lib Dem response to independent budget review: Public needs to know Government's intentions
Finance spokesperson Jeremy Purvis welcomes the independent budget review's report, and its clear call that the Scottish Government now needs to take seriously the task of shaping the choices it will make to reduce the Scottish Budget
28 July 2010
Government should improve their freedom of information record
Jeremy Purvis says the Scottish Government needs to improve its own very poor record on providing quality information to Freedom of Information requests.
28 July 2010
Case for Islands fuel duty derogation 'compelling'
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has reiterated the commitment of the Coalition Government to cutting fuel prices in rural areas after Treasury Minister Danny Alexander announced that he expected that pilot schemes to help reduce costs will be brought forward within months.
28 July 2010
McArthur seeks assurances that fishermen are not penalised for climate change effects
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, is seeking assurances from the Scottish Government that fisheries scientists, and others involved in establishing fish quotas, do not penalise fishermen for stock reductions caused by climate change.
28 July 2010
Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy - Hughes
Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said: “This is staggering hypocrisy from Labour.
28 July 2010
Lyon begins summer tour of Scotland
"The Scottish agricultural industry faces many key challenges and I am keen to hear from farmers what politicians of all stripes can do to help."
27 July 2010
McArthur: energy statement is a positive step for Scotland
Energy spokesman Liam McArthur says first annual energy statement is a positive step for Scotland and the UK
27 July 2010
Smith rallies MSPs against £1 drop-off charge
Margaret Smith, Liberal Democrat MSP for Edinburgh West has lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament raising concerns about the proposed £1 drop-off charge to be introduced at Edinburgh Airport in October
27 July 2010
Health secretary must examine cycle of readmission for mental health patients: Finnie
Health spokesperson Ross Finnie says that the Health Secretary must examine cycle of readmissions for patients with mental health problems and give her assurance that patients with mental health issues are afforded the best care for their needs