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From The Rt Hon Michael Moore
  • Spending round gives Scotland huge spending boost

    Scotland to benefit from increased spending for capital projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore welcomes Common Agricultural Policy breakthrough

    UK Government secures significant gains for Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore welcomes latest addition to Scottish devolution

    Land and Building Transactions Tax (Scotland) Bill replaces Stamp Duty Land Tax.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dundee makes UK City of Culture 2017 shortlist

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has congratulated Dundee on making the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2017.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Oil giants and SME’s must work together to extract North Sea potential

    Scottish Secretary addresses a major Oil and Gas event in Aberdeen.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • June Labour Market Statstics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 6,000, to 194,000 in the period February to April 2013, according to ONS data released today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Leaving the UK and keeping UK welfare doesnt add up

    It is not credible for Scotland to leave the UK family, keep the welfare system, but change the welfare policies, Michael Moore said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland has vital role in ending global hunger

    Scotland has a vital role in the campaign to end global hunger, Michael Moore and Lynne Featherstone said on a visit to Glasgow today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Milestone reached in campaign for global arms regulation

    Michael Moore emphasises the UK Government's "unwavering commitment" to ensure a global Arms Trade Treaty

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore hosts Arms Trade Treaty event for Scottish campaigners

    The Secretary of State has hailed the work of campaigner David Grimason as an inspiration as he hosted an event with Amnesty International.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish Government economic plan "contradiction with a cover"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland has responded to the publication of the Scottish Government’s economic case for independence

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consumer of financial products well protected in the UK

    The third Scotland analysis paper highlights the benefits of UK consumer protection measures for savers and pensioners in Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Banks safer in the United Kingdom

    A detailed analysis by Treasury officials outlines the benefits the UK provides for Scottish financial service companies and their customers

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boys Brigade makes a difference in Scotland’s local communities

    Scottish Secretary goes back to his Boys Brigade roots as he presents this years “Make A Difference Award”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Glasgow to be the centre of Commonwealth events to mark the centenary of the start of First World War

    Michael Moore announces events in Glasgow to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • May Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 7,000, to 199,000 in January to March 2013, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Independence would mean two sets of financial regulations

    An independent Scotland would be obliged by EU law to establish its own financial services regulator, UK Ministers told a Commons Committee.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Government will focus on "families, fairness and the future"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, has said this year’s Queen’s Speech contains measures which will boost the Scottish economy and jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Policy Considerations: UK and an Independent Scotland

    Foreign Secretary welcomes publication of Foreign Affairs Committee Report on foreign policy considerations for an independent Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • April Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 11,000, to 197,000 in December 2012 to February 2013, according to Office for National Statistics data.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government