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Thu 15th May 2008:

Moving Scotland Forward response.

In response to the First Minister’s Statement on “Moving Scotland Forward”, Nicol Stephen, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland said:

SNP must improve business start-up rate.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Finance Secretary Tavish Scott MSP quizzed the First Minister about how he intended to improve business growth in Scotland.

Judicial Bill must include support for witnesses.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Justice Secretary Margaret Smith MSP has urged MSPs from all parties to support the general principles of a Bill that guarantees the independence of the judiciary.

Real action needed for fishing industry.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Fisheries Secretary Mike Rumbles has dismissed the SNP’s Fisheries Fuel Task Force as yet another government talking shop and urged real action to help the Scottish fishing industry cope with rising fuel costs.

SNP all over the place on P.E targets.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has demanded urgent clarification from the Scottish Government about its plans for physical exercise in schools.

Lib Dems react to Peri-Dent redundancy news.

In response to the news today that Galashiels firm Peri-Dent is seeking up to 60 redundancies at its Tweedbank factory, Jeremy Purvis MSP and Michael Moore MP are seeking urgent clarification on the company’s plans.

Call for guidance for Health Boards about NHS drugs.

Responding to the admission from the Health Secretary that there were serious shortcomings by NHS Grampian in dealing with terminal cancer sufferer Mike Gray, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP said:

Protect and develop Scottish ferries - McInnes.

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has urged the Scottish Government to protect and develop lifeline ferry services to the Scottish islands.

Wed 14th May 2008:

West Edinburgh framework leaves key questions unanswered.

Commenting on the publication of the Scottish Government’s West Edinburgh Planning Framework, Liberal Democrat MSP for Edinburgh West Margaret Smith said:

Labour unable to answer simple questions on referendum.

Commenting on media reports that Labour, after their weekly parliamentary party meeting, are changing their position on an independence referendum, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland, Nicol Stephen said:

Aid must boost local economies – Lib Dems.

Liberal Democrat spokesperson for External Affairs Iain Smith MSP has urged the Scottish Government to focus on encouraging local economies to flourish in Malawi by sending aid as cash rather than objects that can be bought locally.

Stone warns against downgrading maternity units.

Liberal Democrat Public Health spokesperson Jamie Stone MSP has written to the Health Secretary demanding urgent clarification of the Scottish Government’s plans for maternity services in the north of Scotland.

Tue 13th May 2008:

Lib Dems – Protect the future of crofting.

Commenting on the Professor Martin Shucksmith’s report outlining recommendations of the inquiry into the future of crofting, Liberal Democrat MSP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West John Farquhar Munro said:

SNP unambitious for school sport – Lib Dems.

Liberal Democrat Sports spokesperson Jim Tolson MSP has criticised the government’s lack of ambition for school sports, pointing to the Liberal Democrats’ target for every child to get the equivalent of one hour of physical activity a day.

Steel Commission reconvened.

Two years ago the Steel Commission produced its first report setting out the framework for more powers for the Scottish Parliament. Today Lord Steel of Aikwood chaired the first meeting of the reconvened Steel Commission which will consider the next steps in developing a new settlement for Scotland.

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