WATCH: Former rural affairs minister rips up HPMA document
The highly protected marine area (HPMA) proposals are a notice of execution rather than a consultation document, said the former SNP rural affairs minister. Fergus…
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MSP wants action to make a difference for ME sufferers
A review on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will need to make a difference for those who suffer from it to make it worthwhile, according to MSP…
READ FULL STORYFisheries debate hears spatial squeeze is a problem
The fishing industry must be heard before the spatial squeeze worsens, according to the isles MSP Beatrice Wishart. During a debate on fisheries in Holyrood…
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Fishing debate scheduled in parliament
Alistair Carmichael MP has secured a renewed parliamentary debate on post-Brexit fisheries. The three-hour debate will be held on 15th September following the summer recess,…
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Althing decides: The time is right for independence
An Althing debate on the thorny issue of Scottish independence returned a resounding victory in favour of independence on Friday night. There was not a…
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Up for debate – Althing group announces topics
The Althing debating group committee has met and decided on debate topics and dates for the coming season.
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