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Thu 11th Mar 2010:

Mcarthur: Governemnt must explain about Hunterston.

Commenting as the Scottish Government set out their plans to reduce carbon emissions,Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur said that Carbon Capture and storage offers a great opportunity for Scotland but the Government must explain its approach to coal-fired power station at Hunterston

Brown reveals police assault figures.

Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Robert Brown MSP has revealed that there was a 10% increase in the number of police officers assaulted between 2007/08 and 2008/09 in Scotland

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

Smith: Raising attainment must be motivation for change.

Commenting on Conservative calls for 'radical change' in Scotland's education system, Education spokesperson Margaret Smith said Scotland's future is not worth change for change's sake.

SNP must respond to depressing teeth figures - Finnie.

Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP has revealed that almost a quarter of men and over a third of women over 55 are estimated to have no natural teeth

Purvis: Veterans must be given same care as in England.

The Scottish government has announced that it will give £80,000 to fund veteran’s projects, Convenor of the Cross-Party Group on Supporting Veterans in Scotland,Jeremy Purvis MSP said the Scottish Government must make sure there is not a gap in support north or south of the border.

Brown: Reoffending figures appallingly high.

Robert Brown MSP says that the rates of reoffending are appallingly high

Brown: Never any justification for domestic abuse.

Robert Brown MSP says there is never any excuse for domestic abuse as Strathclyde police made 2000 arrests during a two-month crackdown on domestic violence

Tue 9th Mar 2010:

Support crossing plans – Bruce.

Gordon Lib Dem MP Malcolm Bruce has urged support for Aberdeen City Council’s plans for a third road crossing of the River Don.

Mon 8th Mar 2010:

Lib Dems Targetting Success.

Returning from this weekend’s Scottish Liberal Democrat conference local Lib Dem PPC Jean Davis was upbeat about likely Party success at the upcoming election.

Fri 5th Mar 2010:

A fairer society for all.

Scottish Liberal Democrats called for greater emphasis on a fairer society for all, at the party conference on Friday.

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