Scottish Liberal Democrats News

Enforcement key to animal transport rules - Lyon

Graeme Littlejohn — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:58:52 +0000

"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."

Carmichael comments ahead of Parliamentary debate on fuel prices in the Isles

Andrew Reeves — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0000

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.

McArthur welcomes reluctant rethink on bull hire scheme

Greg Tinker — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:30:45 +0000

Liam McArthur welcomes the news that the government run bull hire scheme in Inverness will continue

Government must respond to student figures

Greg Tinker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:52:40 +0000

Margaret Smith says the Government must respond to figures showing more students are struggling to find a place at University.

Quango reform is food for thought

Greg Tinker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:51:29 +0000

Jeremy Purvis says Reform Scotland's call to reform Scotland's quangos is food for thought

Scotland could be winner from flat-rate funding - Lyon

Graeme Littlejohn — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:26:56 +0000

"This could lead to a much needed boost for Scottish farmers and rural communities, and mitigate the real threat of CAP budget cuts."

Tasers are policy decision which should be debated by Parliament

Greg Tinker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:05:45 +0000

Liberal Democrat Justice spokesman Robert Brown MSP says the use of Tasers is a policy decision to be taken by the Scottish Government.

Finnie calls for more medical provision in the community

Greg Tinker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:02:18 +0000

Ross Finnie says better diagnostic provision is required in people's communities as the population of Scotland grows.

Alcohol no subject for publicity stunt politics

Greg Tinker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:58:03 +0000

Robert Brown says Labour's alcohol commission needs to look at ways to change Scotland's drinking culture effectively.

SNP spends money on flags as health boards consider cutting back on beds to save money

Greg Tinker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:53:38 +0000

Liberal Democrats have revealed that the SNP Government has spent £265,007.83 on Saltire flags since taking office in 2007.

Lib Dems welcome Marine Bill

Greg Tinker — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:49:26 +0000

Liberal Democrats have welcomed the historic provisions passed in today's Marine Bill.

First Minister ignores Taser threat

Jenny Stanning — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:00:51 +0000

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott challenged the First Minister about police officers who are not specialist firearms officers being issued with Tasers

Carmichael – Government plans for feed-in tariffs lacks ambition

Andrew Reeves — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:21:41 +0000

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the government for its lack of ambition after the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) this week announced it plans for the feed-in tariffs from domestic renewable energy sources.

Lyon to highlight threat to Scotland's LFA areas

Graeme Littlejohn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:36:47 +0000

"The LFA scheme is vital to the survival of livestock farming across much of Scotland."

Jo Swinson meets PM to discuss terrorist threat

Andrew Reeves — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +0000

Jo Swinson MP met with the Prime Minister today to discuss the UK’s security and the terrorist threat from Al Qa’eda in Yemen.