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  • 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

  • UK Government publishes list of UK public bodies that serve Scotland

    Over 200 public bodies currently serve people and businesses in Scotland.

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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

  • UK's global influence working for North Sea's future

    Scotland Office Minister attends 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

  • Minister meets Dumfries and Galloway dairy farmers

    Scotland Office Minister meets farmers to discuss the dairy industry Code of Practice

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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

  • Banks safer in the United Kingdom

    A detailed analysis by Treasury officials outlines the benefits the UK provides for Scottish financial service companies and their customers

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

  • Boys Brigade makes a difference in Scotland’s local communities

    Scottish Secretary goes back to his Boys Brigade roots as he presents this years “Make A Difference Award”

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

  • Glasgow to be the centre of Commonwealth events to mark the centenary of the start of First World War

    Michael Moore announces events in Glasgow to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

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

  • May Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 7,000, to 199,000 in January to March 2013, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.

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

  • Independence would mean two sets of financial regulations

    An independent Scotland would be obliged by EU law to establish its own financial services regulator, UK Ministers told a Commons Committee.

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

  • UK Government will focus on "families, fairness and the future"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, has said this year’s Queen’s Speech contains measures which will boost the Scottish economy and jobs.

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

  • Advocate General for Scotland statement on the Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Act 2013

    The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC has made a statement on the Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Act 2013.

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