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From The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP
  • UK Government will stand with North Sea oil industry

    Scottish Secretary signals continued support for oil and gas sector during a visit to Aberdeen as oil prices plummet.

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

  • Superfast comes to Scotland

    More than 719,000 homes and businesses can benefit from superfast broadband as rollout continues with more towns and cities getting connected.

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

  • Female employment reaches record high

    Latest employment statistics show Scottish unemployment continues to fall.

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

  • Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: December 2014

    Communiqué following the Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in 10 Downing Street chaired by David Cameron on 15 December 2014.

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

  • Multi million pound boost for Scotland's apprentices

    Scottish Secretary outlines how Autumn Statement will benefit young people in Scotland.

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

  • Scotland set for double inflation boost for State Pension

    Triple lock policy will see pensions increase.

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

  • Scotland benefits from Autumn Statement

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael comments on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.

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

  • EU invitation for Scottish Government minister

    Scottish Government invited to represent UK at EU Education Council.

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

  • Milestone on road to more powers for Scottish Parliament

    Carmichael hails historic cross party agreement on devolution as Smith Commission reports.

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

  • Our islands, our future

    Islands Leaders and Secretary of State hail positive Islands Working Group meeting.

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

  • Scottish unemployment falls again

    November Labour Market Statistics for Scotland show unemployment continues to fall.

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

  • Exporting success

    Building Scottish export success is a priority for UK Government says Alistair Carmichael.

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

  • Scotland reaches superfast landmark

    Over £120m of UK Government funding helps secure milestone for Scotland’s broadband programme.

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

  • Scotland remembers

    Scottish Secretary pays his respects to servicemen and women, past and present.

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

  • Enterprise Allowance gives Scottish businesses a boost

    Thousands of small Scottish businesses supported by the UK Government’s Employment Allowance.

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

  • UK shielding Scotland from oil price drop, says Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary responds to questions at Scottish Affairs Committee.

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

  • Thousands of Scots to benefit from cold weather payments

    People on low incomes to get extra government help to turn up the heating this winter.

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

  • UK supporting Scotland's energy needs

    Report looking at the UK’s energy security for this and up-coming winters.

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

  • UK Government is delivering the vow

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael says pledge to devolve further powers to Scottish Parliament is on track.

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

  • Unemployment falls again in Scotland

    Latest statistics show unemployment is down and Scottish GDP continues to grow.

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