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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