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Secretary of State pays tribute to former Scotland Office Minister David Cairns MP

The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said: “The news of David Cairns’ passing is very sad indeed. David contributed a huge amount…

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The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said:

“The news of David Cairns’ passing is very sad indeed. David contributed a huge amount to Scottish political life and was a decent, intelligent and warm figure who was liked and respected across political divides. He was a principled and passionate politician and he will be sorely missed by all of us at Westminster and far beyond. My thoughts are with his family and his friends.”

Published 10 May 2011