15 Most Recent Stories From External Source

Thu 14th Aug 2008:

Back up rhetoric on green transport.

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s announcement that Scotland will join European leaders in developing innovative transport initiatives to encourage more Scots out of their cars, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes said:

Wed 13th Aug 2008:

“Progress report” into NHS 24 not good enough.

Commenting on the annual review meeting for NHS 24, where the organisation was ordered to provide a progress report on efforts to cut staff sickness, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP said:

Tue 12th Aug 2008:

Scott fights for lung-error constituent.

After taking up the case of his constituent, Mr Laurence Ball, who had a healthy lung removed by doctors at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after a mistaken diagnosis, Shetland MSP, Tavish Scott, has called for speedy ‘no blame’ compensation for victims of health service mistakes.

Steel pays tribute to Lord Russell-Johnston.

This afternoon (Monday) a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Lord Russell-Johnston of Minginish will be held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Inverness.

Fri 8th Aug 2008:

SNP’s support for pig farmers 'half-hearted”.

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s package of support for the pig industry, Rural Affairs spokesperson Mike Rumbles said:

Finnie demands public enquiry into C. Diff outbreak.

Following the publication of a review into the outbreak of C.difficile at Vale of Leven Hospital, Scottish Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie has backed calls from the families of the victims of the outbreak for an full independent public enquiry.

Thu 7th Aug 2008:

Put EU pesticide proposals on ice – Lyon.

Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the EU George Lyon has called on the European Parliament’s Environment committee to put their plans to ban a wide range of pesticides on ice.

Treat Tibet protestor fairly – Lib Dems.

Mike Pringle, the Liberal Democrat Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Tibet has lodged a Motion commending the courage of Edinburgh activist Iain Thom.

Tue 5th Aug 2008:

Finnie welcomes new generation of Scottish doctors.

On the day that a new generation of doctors start work, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has written to the Health Secretary demanding assurances that there are enough medical students in training to provide the number of junior doctors necessary to meet the European Working Time Directive.

‘Keep health visitors in GP practices’ campaign backed.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has signalled his support for Glasgow and Clyde GPs’ campaign Keep health visitors in GP practices.

Mon 4th Aug 2008:

Spend dental funding on more dentists.

Liberal Democrat Public Health spokesperson Jamie Stone MSP has urged Health Boards to spend Government funding for dental services on more dentists, especially in rural areas.

Support children through court experience.

Commenting on the report from Children 1st, accusing the Scottish judicial system of failing children, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Mike Pringle MSP said:

Sun 3rd Aug 2008:

Lib Dems protest at EU animal transport proposals.

Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the EU George Lyon has hit out at plans by Europe to restrict animal transport times to eight hours. Mr Lyon believes that if these plans go ahead they would have a devastating impact on Scottish agriculture.

Red tape a barrier to Scottish business.

Commenting on the Regulatory Review Group’s first annual report, which includes recommendations to improve the regulatory burden facing Scottish businesses, Liberal Democrat Finance spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:

Thu 31st Jul 2008:

Scotland needs more affordable homes.

Liberal Democrat Housing spokesperson Jim Tolson MSP has welcomed Edinburgh City Council’s announcement that 1100 new council houses will be built.

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