102 News Stories From December 2008

Tue 16th Dec 2008:

[Borders MP calls for immediate action to restore link between pensions and earnings]

[McArthur slams Ministers for blocking small farmers' access to grants]

Mon 15th Dec 2008:

[Don't rush into direct elections to health boards - Finnie]

[Lib Dems question SNPs commitment to students]

[Community transport is natural progression of free bus scheme - McInnes]

[Message is simple over festive drinking - Finnie]

[Alistair Carmichael secures OFT meeting to discuss Northern Isle fuel prices]

[Tavish Scott seeks urgent Shetland ambulance meeting]

[UK Government must heed Borders poverty report - Michale Moore]

[Alan MacRae chosen to campaign for Ross, Skye & Inverness West]

[Alan Reid MP condemns SNP's neglect of Argyll & Bute transport infrastructure]

[Scott congratulates Chris Hoy - BBC Sports personality of the year]

[FIFA Guarantee is the issue - Finnie]

[Brown must apologise to Equitable Life policyholders - Cable]

Fri 12th Dec 2008:

[HMP Bishopbriggs: no change from Prison Service – Jo Swinson MP]

[Tavish Scott: HBOS vote is bad news for Scotland]

[Planning framework makes case for clarity on transport projects]

[Future scotrail funding decision must be transparent - Alison McInnes]

[Liberal Democrats call for full review of prison rules]

[Ministers must boost public confidence in Scottish pork – Liam McArthur]

[Lib Dem Leader Tavish Scott issues challenge to Lloyds TSB board]

[SNP settlement slashes capital budgets - Jeremy Purvis MSP]

[MPs tasked with reforming Westminster makeup]

[MEP calls for action on inhumane horse transportation]

[Jim Hume urges united front against SNP forestry sell-off plans]

Thu 11th Dec 2008:

[Greener driving will save Fifers cash says Willie Rennie MP]

[SNP 'reckless' on new Forth Bridge - Rennie]

[Carmichael calls for Commons debate on Lerwick HMRC closure]

[Aircraft carrier announcement is bad news for Fife dockyards]

[All licence payers must benefit from digital switch - Smith]

[McArthur welcomes cod quota increase]

[Festive policing should not be exception to the rule - Brown]

[Purvis blasts SNP / Tory pact to protect Government Budget]

Wed 10th Dec 2008:

[Time for Government to “tighten” its commitment to food safety - Rennie]

[Ministers must do more for Scotland's schoolchildren]

[Lib Dems oppose lead developer model for housing]

[Lib Dems attack SNP over forestry plans]

[Finnie: BMA report backs up Lib Dem community healthcare calls]

[Government must tackle root causes of crime - Brown]

[Twin track approach is key to keep drugs strategy on rails - Finnie]

Tue 9th Dec 2008:

[Scott congratulates new leader of Welsh Liberal Democrats]

[Rural communities must be supported for village halls to thrive - McArthur]

[Rural rail links must also benefit from service increase – McInnes]

[Brown: has SNP taken account of retiring officers in police pledge?]

[Scott - HBOS takeover bad news for Scotland]

[Lib Dems back calls for greater emphasis on cycling]

Mon 8th Dec 2008:

[McInnes calls for key North East transport projects to be included in STPR]

[Scott demands answers on Merger Action Group letter]

[Greater accountability needed on climate change targets - Lib Dems]

[Government must tackle problem of alcohol related crime]

[Council warning shows SNP response to economic crisis is insufficient – Purvis]

[SNP must finalise plans for quota management – McArthur]

[Branding announcement confirmation that jobs will go - Scott]

[Legislation on forced marriages long overdue - Lib Dems]

[Early intervention needed to protect children at risk - Smith]

[McInnes attacks flawed handling of Scotrail franchise]

[Scott urges legal support for takeover challengers]

[Smith demands fair deal for licence payers]

[McInnes calls for quick resolution to Aberdeen bus strike]

[Lib Dems call for better support for prisoners with mental health problems]

[Government must support small businesses - purvis]

[Lib Dems call for clarity on Government's approach to fuel poverty]

[Health Boards must be prepared for working time directive - Finnie]

[Finnie pushes for action to support homeowners]

[Hume leads protests against SNP plan to sell off Scotland’s forests]

Fri 5th Dec 2008:

[Scott demands answers from Salmond about “affront to democracy”]

[McArthur hails innovative fishing development]

[Government must act to prevent exodus of nursing skills]

[McArthur dismisses ‘winner-takes-all’ Saltire Prize]

[Exam changes must be supported by education stakeholders]

[Lib Dems back calls for preventative approach to health care]

[Lord Steel unveils plaque for Glasgow Prime Minister]

Wed 3rd Dec 2008:

[Government must do more to improve community policing]

[Calman must produce blueprint for the future - Scott]

Tue 2nd Dec 2008:

[Scott welcomes accelerated hearing for Merger Action Group]

[No quick fix for Scotland's poverty problems - Finnie]

[Scott attacks SNP spin on marine energy funding]

[Plans for GP Christmas cover miss the point- Finnie]

[Brown reveals that existing alcohol laws are ignored]

[Finnie backs petition for public inquiry into C. Diff]

[Scott welcomes legal challenge to HBOS takeover]

[Finnie urges action on care service report]

[McInnes calls for rail funds to benefit all of Scotland]

Mon 1st Dec 2008:

[Scott marks St Andrew’s Day]

[RBS nationalised but HBOS ignored - Scott]

[Finnie: BMA’s working time directive warning “alarming”]

[Energy companies must cut bills]

[SNP should build on Single Farm Payment move – McArthur]

[Government running scared from tackling real issues]

[First Minister must change Budget - Scott]

[Lib Dems welcome marine conservation extension]

[Lib Dems demand government supports women in science]

[McInnes criticises SNP approach to rail franchise decision]

[Lib Dems demand clarification on Scottish Baccalaureate]

[Questions remain over Disabled Parking Bill]

[Marine energy must retain competitive edge]

[Scottish economy needs more than a whinge from the SNP]

[Children in care must be protected - Lib Dems]

[SNP ignoring needs of pig farmers]

[Small print shows labour budget will not turn Scottish economy around]

[Lib Dems call for zero tolerance on domestic abuse]

[Ministers must end uncertainty over renewables funding]

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