Category: Liberal Democrats
Cease and Desist Call to Scotland’s Top Civil Servant – Scott
Tavish Scott, Shetland MSP and former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, heard from senior Scottish civil servants at the Public Audit Committee this morning that Sir Peter Housden has made it clear that independence is the number one priority for the Scottish Government and the civil service. Mr Scott raised the issue of civil [...]
Scott and McArthur Welcome Fuel Discount Announcement
Scottish Liberal Democrats MSPs for Shetland and Orkney, Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur have welcomed the announcement from the UK Treasury that islanders will be given a 5p fuel discount from the 1st of March. Welcoming the news, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland, Tavish Scott said: “Any reduction in fuel prices will be welcomed, [...]
Lib Dems Call for Urgent Clarification Over EC Fishing Proposals
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland, Tavish Scott, and Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, George Lyon have called for urgent clarification on the announcement by the European Commission, on proposed changes to laws which could cut the number of days that Scottish skippers can put to sea. The regulation, signed on Wednesday, states: “Certain member [...]
SCOTT SUPPORTS CLAN FUNDRAISING ROW TO FAROE ISLES
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00625 – That the Parliament commends a Shetland and Orkney rowing team on rowing to the neighbouring Faroe Islands from Aith in Shetland; notes that the 12 rowers from Shetland and six from Orkney are raising funds for CLAN Cancer Support, the cancer support charity [...]
ARMED FORCES DAY BACKED BY SCOTT
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00410 – Armed Forces Day That the Parliament recognises Armed Forces Day on 25 June 2011; welcomes this occasion as an opportunity for members of the public to show their appreciation for armed forces personnel who risk their lives to defend peace, promote freedom and [...]
SCOTT BACKS MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT SCHEME
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00398 – Macmillan Cancer Support Scheme That the Parliament welcomes the new volunteer service provided by Macmillan Cancer Support; notes that the West Dunbartonshire Macmillan Cancer Support scheme provides volunteers to assist people living with cancer by accompanying them to appointments and giving them a [...]
KWIK CRICKET MOTION BACKED BY SCOTT
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00391 – ASDA Kwik Cricket Competition Scotland That the Parliament congratulates James Gillespie Primary School in Edinburgh on winning the ASDA National Primary Schools Cup Kwik Cricket competition at Doo’cot Park in Perth on 14 June 2011; recognises that the finals were a culmination of [...]
SCOTT BACKS SCOTTISH CHARITY AWARDS MOTION
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00390 – Congratulations to the Scottish Charity Award Winners 2011 That the Parliament congratulates the winners, commended organisations and runners-up at the 2011 Scottish Charity Awards, run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations; in particular applauds the Scottish Charity of the Year, Third Sector [...]
SCOTT WELCOMES RIVERSIDE MUSEUM
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00372 – Riverside Museum That the Parliament notes the public opening of the new Riverside Museum on 21 June 2011; congratulates Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life and, in particular, the Riverside Appeal on raising £4.6 million toward the cost of the museum; believes that the [...]
SCOTT BACKS SCOTTISH DEAF LAWN BOWLS TEAM MOTION
Tavish Scott has given his support to the following motion: S4M-00367 – Congratulations to the Scottish Deaf Lawn Bowls Team That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Deaf Lawn Bowls Team on winning the 6th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships in Perth, Australia in April 2011; recognises the success of the team in winning the worldwide [...]