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From The Rt Hon Michael Moore
  • Moore welcomes European Commissioner Oettinger to Scotland

    As part of a visit to Scotland, European Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger attended an energy roundtable in the Scotland Office.

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

  • Moore aids Inverclyde Globetrotters on their lunar trek

    The Secretary of State for Scotland visited a group in Inverclyde set up to help those recovering from heart disease and strokes.

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

  • February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 13,000, to 206,000 in October to December 2012, 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

  • Technip Offshore Wind showcases pioneering technology during Secretary of State for Scotland Visit

    The Secretary of State for Scotland visited Technip Offshore Wind in Aberdeen as part of his February recess tour around Scotland.

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

  • Moore welcomes BP and North Star support for second support vessel

    The UK Government have announced a new agreement to release one of BP’s vessels to respond to an incident in waters around Scotland.

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

  • Joint Exchequer Committee

    The Joint Exchequer Committee met yesterday in Edinburgh with representatives from the UK and Scottish Government

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

  • Factual analysis promised as legal implications of Scottish independence made clear

    An independent Scotland would be regarded as a completely separate state under international law while the continuing UK would retain responsibility for all UK institutions, laws and treaties, according to an expert legal o…

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

  • Devolution and the implications of Scottish independence

    Statement announcing the first paper in the Scotland analysis series of publications.

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

  • Secretary of State for Scotland speech at NFU Scotland's Centenary AGM

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore speaks about the UK Government's record of delivery for Scotland’s farmers.

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

  • Moore - Large UK market is a key benefit for Scotland

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore visited Scottish companies making the most of the opportunities offered by the UK's large domestic market.

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

  • Moore: expertise and collaboration critical to help tackle unemployment in Scotland

    Capitalising on the knowledge and expertise of Scotland’s 2 government’s, local authorities and wider society possess will significantly aid efforts to tackle unemployment in Scotland.

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

  • Michael Moore welcomes Electoral Commission report

    Michael Moore welcomes the Electoral Commission report based on research with a wide range of people and organisations across Scotland.

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

  • UK government seizes initiative with major summit on fuel poverty in Scotland

    Helping groups in Scotland at risk from fuel poverty is a priority for the UK government, says Michael Moore, the Secretary of State for Scotland.

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

  • Scottish small wind turbine sets sail for South Sea Islands

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore helped world class small wind turbine maker Gaia-Wind send off their first turbine to Tonga.

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

  • January labour market statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000, to 207,000 in the period September to November 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is just above…

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

  • Moore encourages Scottish cities to bid for UK City of Culture 2017

    Secretary of State Michael Moore welcomes the announcement to find the UK's City of Culture for 2017.

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

  • ‘Setting the scene for 2013’

    Michael Moore talks about the year ahead looking at debate on Scotland's future

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

  • Opening Speech by the Secretary of State for Scotland in the Section 30 Order Debate

    Opening speech by Michael Moore on the Section 30 Order, which if approved will enable the Scottish Government to introduce a referendum Bill.

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

  • Moore welcomes news of £30m BP contract for Babcock Rosyth

    Michael Moore welcomes announcement that Babcock have won a major subsea contract safeguarding jobs.

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

  • Statement on Mid Term Review

    Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore's statement on the Mid-Term Review

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