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  • 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

  • Moore hails landmark trade deal boost for Scottish businesses

    The combination of a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore and the benefits offered by the UK's diplomatic, consular and …

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

  • Moore welcomes Youth Contract extension

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed the extension of the Youth Contract in Scotland.

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

  • Secretary of State highlights UK Government's commitment to Scotland's coastal communities

    The Coastal Community Fund underlines the UK Government's commitment to supporting coastal towns across the country, the Secretary of State for Scotland has said.

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

  • Secretary of State meets Canadian Trade Minister

    The Government is committed to trade talks with Canada which could bring economic benefits worth an estimated £400m to the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland said during a visit to Canada.

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

  • December Labour Market Statistics

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 19,000, to 204,000 in the period August to October 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) …

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

  • Scotland in the world

    Michael Moore, Secretary of State for Scotland, talks about Scotland in the world.

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

  • Moore welcomes airline expansion

    Passengers and businesses in Scotland will benefit from increased airline competition, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has said today as he welcomed the news Virgin Atlantic will operate a domestic flying p…

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

  • Moore to voice Scottish interests in US and Canada

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore will travel to the USA and Canada next week (10-12 Dec) on a series of visits and meetings to promote Scotland as part of the UK and strengthen relationship with two key trad…

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

  • Secretary of State sends best wishes for Chanukah

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore, has sent his warm wishes to everyone in Scotland celebrating the holiday of Chanukah which…

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

  • Moore makes case on Scottish issues in Europe

    Scotland's interests in Europe are made with real clout and influence as part of the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has said today on his return from Brussels following meetings with a number of si…

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

  • Moore - EU benefits would be in doubt under independence

    Opt-outs from EU border rules and the Euro which the UK fought hard to negotiate would be back on the EU negotiating table if Scotland became independent, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said today as he visited Brussels.

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

  • Moore: Autumn Statement Delivers For Scotland

    The UK Government's action to protect the economy and growth will today help a range of people and sectors across Scotland, including …

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

  • Moore pays tribute to work of Poppyscotland in Christmas card launch

    In Edinburgh today, The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore met with Ian McGregor, Chief Executive of PoppyScotland, Manager Charlie…

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

  • Moore Welcomes Raytheon Contract

    Commenting on the news that 300 highly skilled Defence sector jobs in Glenrothes have been secured by a £25 million MOD contract for new RAF…

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