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Liberal Democrat MSP for Central Scotland Hugh O’Donnell Prepares to go to Uganda to volunteer in VSO’s new Scottish Parliamentarian Volunteering Scheme

Thu 29th Jul 2010

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.

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Lib Dem response to independent budget review: Public needs to know Government's intentions

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting on the report of Scotland's Independent Budget Review panel, Liberal Democrat Finance spokesperson Jeremy Purvis said:

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Give workers freedom to choose retirement date, says Minister

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting, Ed Davey said: “With more and more people wanting to extend their working lives we should not stop them just because they have reached a particular age. We want to give individuals greater choice and are moving swiftly to end discrimination of this kind.

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Government should improve their freedom of information record

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on the launch of a Scottish Government consultation on extending the scope of Freedom of Information legislation, Liberal Democrat Finance spokesman Jeremy Purvis said:

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Case for Islands fuel duty derogation 'compelling'

Wed 28th Jul 2010

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.

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McArthur seeks assurances that fishermen are not penalised for climate change effects

Wed 28th Jul 2010

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.

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ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on today’s speech by the Home Secretary in which she said  it was ‘time to move beyond’ Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

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:

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy - Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

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.

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Lyon begins summer tour of Scotland

Wed 28th Jul 2010

George Lyon, Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, has begun a tour of agricultural shows across Scotland to hear the views of farmers and crofters.

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Lyon begins summer tour of Scotland

Wed 28th Jul 2010

George Lyon, Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, has begun a tour of agricultural shows across Scotland to hear the views of farmers and crofters.

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McArthur: energy statement is a positive step for Scotland

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Commenting on the first annual energy statement from the UK Government, Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman Liam McArthur said:

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Smith rallies MSPs against £1 drop-off charge

Tue 27th Jul 2010

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.

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Health secretary must examine cycle of readmission for mental health patients: Finnie

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Commenting on the latest statistics which show that 57% of all mental health inpatients are re-admissions, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP said:

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Most deprived not attending breast screening: Finnie

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Commenting on the latest breast screening statistics published today, Liberal Democrat Health spokesman Ross Finnie said:

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McArthur makes case for Thurso vet lab to review group

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, today met members of the team set up by the Scottish Government to review veterinary surveillance in Scotland. The panel was in Orkney for meetings local farming representatives, vets and Mr McArthur as part of the review process and to discuss local concerns about the way in which animal disease surveillance is delivered, notably through the SAC lab in Thurso.

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Scott & McArthur urge HIAL to hold back on car parking charges

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Northern Isles MSPs, Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur, are calling on the HIAL Board to wait for the outcome of the UK Government’s Aviation Security review before making any decision to impose car parking charges at their airports at Sumburgh, Kirkwall and Stornoway.

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Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron

Tue 27th Jul 2010

The documents show that Labour ministers were formally warned that the military needed an alternative to the Snatch Land Rover in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a reaction to the revelations, Tim Farron said:

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Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne today set out ambitious plans to tackle climate change and give the UK the secure, low carbon energy it needs.

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Companies must come clean on broadband internet speeds

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael is backing calls for a review of the way in which broadband services are advertised after a new report from Ofcom revealed that up to 97% of internet users in some areas do not receive the services they are being sold.

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