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From Secretary of State for Scotland
  • Secretary of State highlights Edinburgh firm’s 'Standard of Excellence'

    Scottish Secretary underlines the valuable role the Queen’s Awards has for Scottish businesses as he visited one of this year’s winners.

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

  • July labour market statstics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland increased by 8,000, to 205,000 in the period March to May 2013, according to ONS data released today.

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

  • Scottish Secretary's message for Ramadan 2013

    The Secretary of State for Scotland has sent his best wishes to all Muslim communities in Scotland observing Ramadan.

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

  • Arctic Convoy veterans honoured at Armed Forces Day reception

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore paid tribute to members of the Armed Forces past and present at a reception in Edinburgh.

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

  • Moore welcomes rise of foriegn investment in UK

    UK bucking the global downward trend for foreign direct investment.

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

  • £800 million boost for Edinburgh’s UK Green Investment Bank

    UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) will get £800 million additional funding for 2015/16

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

  • Moore welcomes energy infrastructure investment.

    New details of reforms published today expected to bring significant renewables deployment in Scotland.

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

  • Moore welcomes Common Agricultural Policy agreement

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed news of the European Parliament’s approval of the CAP deal.

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

  • 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