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From The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP
  • Scotland within the UK

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael makes a statement to the House of Commons about the plans to devolve more powers to the Scottish Parliament.

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

  • Pledge on further devolution being met says Alistair Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary says UK Government will deliver on its pledge for more powers for Scottish Parliament.

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

  • Faslane to benefit from significant investment

    MOD awards £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases including Faslane.

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

  • Scottish economy continues to strengthen

    Economic report shows Scottish economy is expected to continue to grow into 2015

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

  • Islands Framework on Carmichael's agenda

    Scottish Secretary writes to the three island councils to develop plans for implementing the Islands Framework.

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

  • Carmichael welcomes Commission's commitment to delivery of new powers

    Scottish Secretary responds to Lord Smith's statement

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

  • Our UK family will work together for a stronger, better Scotland

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael comments on result of Scottish independence referendum.

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

  • Scandinavian services would require Scandinavian taxes warns Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary calls for clarity on how much extra tax Scots would be required to pay to adopt Scandinavian style services.

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

  • University of Edinburgh to help spread technology across Africa

    UK Government funding helps to make latest agricultural technology available in Africa.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum: Decision day approaches

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael outlines why deciding how to vote in the referendum is not a decision to be taken lightly.

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

  • 10 point plan for Scottish islands

    UK Government and Scotland's islands councils agree new framework.

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

  • Happy Birthday to the UK National Lottery

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael celebrates 20 years of lottery wins for Scotland.

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

  • Unemployment continues to fall in Scotland

    Scottish Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics for Scotland as he visits Dundee to see a new business start-up.

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

  • Scottish Secretary comments on latest Bank of Scotland PMI report

    Being part of the UK is creating more jobs and better opportunities for Scotland says Alistair Carmichael.

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

  • Scottish Secretary wishes Muslims Eid Mubarak

    Alistair Carmichael's speech at the Eid reception in Glasgow Central Mosque.

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

  • Big Lottery benefits for South Lanarkshire‬

    Local community demonstrates how winning the lottery can deliver wider benefits.

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

  • Scotland's manufactured exports grow

    New figures show that Scotland's manufactured export sales to overseas markets grew by 3% during the first quarter of 2014.

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

  • Review on women in Scottish economy announced

    Professor Lesley Sawers to undertake review for the Scottish Business Board

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

  • Try our online tool

    Explore the benefits of staying part of the United Kingdom for your home, work and family life.

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

  • Scotland independence referendum: UK government launches YouDecide

    A user-friendly online tool to help people easily find information about the benefits of being part of the UK has been launched today by the UK government.

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