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  • Welcome to the new home on the web for the Scotland Office

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Scotland Office.

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

  • UK government seizes initiative with major summit on fuel poverty in Scotland

    Helping groups in Scotland at risk from fuel poverty is a priority for the UK government, says Michael Moore, the Secretary of State for Scotland.

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

  • Scottish small wind turbine sets sail for South Sea Islands

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore helped world class small wind turbine maker Gaia-Wind send off their first turbine to Tonga.

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

  • 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

  • Mundell: Livingstone exhibition highlights a remarkable story

    Scotland Office Minister David Mundell visits the "Dr Livingstone I Presume" exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland

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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

  • Multi million pound boost for Scotch in South America

    Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has said that Scotland's 'big voice in the EU' helped bring about an important trade deal with Colombia and Peru which will see tariffs scrapped on Scotch sales to these …

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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: Freeing up UK and US trade is key for Scotland

    Free trade between the UK and the US is essential to economic recovery and prosperity in both countries, the Secretary of State for Scotland told an American business audience in Washington D.C. earlier today.

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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