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From Secretary of State for Scotland
  • Moore pledges UK Government commitment to renewables energy

    The future success of Scotland's renewables sector is best served by  partnering the country's natural resource to the support offered by being part of the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said.

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

  • Forth Bridge bid for World Heritage Status "good for Scotland" say Moore

    The Forth Bridge is one of two new sites recommended to go forward as the UK's next World Heritage nominations

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

  • Moore urges Scottish cities to seize ultrafast broadband chance

    The UK Government announced earlier this month that Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth are eligible to bid for a share of a £50 million funding pot designed to help them roll out ultrafast-broadband.

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

  • Moore: We must move on to the real issues around separation

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed the launch of the independence campaign today, saying it will clear the way for the debate over Scotland's future to move on to the real issues.

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

  • Top team appointed as UK Green Investment Bank company formed

    The UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) moved a step closer to going live today (25 May) as the Business Secretary announced the formation of the public company and the appointment of its top directors.

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

  • Moore welcomes record-breaking North Sea licensing round

    A total of 224 applications have been submitted for the 27th Licensing Round covering 418 blocks of the UK Continental Shelf.

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

  • Olympic excitement builds as torch relay begins

    Scottish Secretary says having the Olympic Games in the UK is a chance for Scots to show their passion for sport and to seize the business opportunities that come with it.

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

  • UK Government's referendum consultation responses published

    The Secretary of State for Scotland says the publication of the consultation responses demonstrates the quality of the argument from all quarters of Scotland for a referendum which is legal, fair and decisive.

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

  • May Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Official figures for May show unemployment in Scotland fell by 10,000

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

  • Moore proposes next stage stage of referendum talks with First Minister

    The Secretary of State has has written to the First Minister Alex Salmond to propose they meet for the next stage of their talks on  delivering a legal, fair and decisive referendum.

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

  • UK will 'help unlock future potential of North Sea'

    The UK Government's Budget measures have helped confidence in the oil and gas sector rise at the fastest rate since 2009

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

  • Queen's Speech: A legislative programme for a stronger economy

    Economic growth, Scottish consumers and families are the focus of the UK Government's legislative programme announced in the Queen's Speech today

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

  • Scottish cities in running for ultrafast broadband cash

    Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth are among 27 cities throughout the UK in the running to become "super-connected".

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

  • Scotland Act 2012 available online

    The new Scotland Act brings about the largest ever transfer of financial powers to Scotland since the creation of the UK.

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

  • Scotland Bill receives Royal Assent

    The new Scotland Act brings about the largest ever transfer of financial powers to Scotland since the creation of the UK.

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

  • Moore: UK network gives Scotch Whisky and Scottish business a "high platform" around the globe

    In a speech to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) Members' Day in Edinburgh the Minister said the sector's recent successes in exports - which have increased in value by 23% in the last year - benefited from the UK&…

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

  • Scotland Bill clears Commons

    Secretary of State says it is "a major step forward for the relationship between Scotland's two governments and the people they serve"

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

  • April Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Official statistics show unemployment fell by 12,000 in Scotland over the three months to February

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

  • Reforming the law on Scottish unincorporated associations and criminal liability of Scottish partnerships

    The proposed reform of Scots law on unincorporated associations and criminal liability of partnerships.

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

  • UK Government moves to close legal loophole on prosecution of partnerships in Scotland

    Tightening the law on the criminal liability of partnerships and reforming the law on unincorporated associations will be the dual focus of a UK Government consultation launched today

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