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  • 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

  • Secretary of State pays tribute to RAF personnel in Moray

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore visited RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth to meet personnel who served in Op ELLAMY (Libya) and to see progress being made towards transition of the bases.

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

  • Consultation response shows strong support for a single question referendum sooner rather than later

    Responses to the government's proposals on how to facilitate a legal, fair and decisive referendum. 

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

  • Secretary of State marks expansion of Glen Ord distillery

    Minister tours facility which is growing to meet rising demand for whisky, particularly in the Asian market

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

  • Moore calls on Scotland to back Youth Contract

    The Scottish Secretary called on more Scottish firms to sign up to the initiative as he began a series of visits across Scotland.

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

  • Moore on flying visit to North Sea rig

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore took a flight out to observe an instillation in Tiffany oilfield in the North Sea this morning…

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

  • Moore on flying visit to North Sea rig

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore took a flight out to observe an instillation in Tiffany oilfield in the North Sea this morning…

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

  • Moore: Budget will increase fairness and help Scottish business

    Key sectors of the Scottish economy such as oil and gas and the games industry have been targeted for specific support in the Budget while a further cut in Corporation tax will help all businesses in Scotland.

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

  • Governments reach agreement on Scotland Bill

    The Scotland Bill is set to bring major new powers to the Scottish Parliament after the UK Government and Scottish Government reached agreement on the provisions of the Bill, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore…

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

  • Moore: Budget will increase fairness and help Scottish business

    Key sectors of the Scottish economy such as oil and gas and the games industry have been targeted for specific support in the Budget while a further cut in Corporation tax will help all businesses in Scotland.

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

  • Governments reach agreement on Scotland Bill

    The Scotland Bill is set to bring major new powers to the Scottish Parliament after the UK Government and Scottish Government reached agreement on the provisions of the Bill, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore…

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

  • Moore: Scotland must work together to support youth employment

    Scotland needs its two governments and employers to work together to create work opportunities for young people across Scotland, the Secretary of State Michael Moore said today.

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

  • ScotRail introduces enhanced Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card to Scotland

    ScotRail, the primary rail operator in Scotland, has agreed to introduce the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card onto its network from 1 April 2012.

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

  • Moore: Scotland must work together to support youth employment

    Scotland needs its two governments and employers to work together to create work opportunities for young people across Scotland, the Secretary of State Michael Moore said today.

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

  • ScotRail introduces enhanced Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card to Scotland

    ScotRail, the primary rail operator in Scotland, has agreed to introduce the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card onto its network from 1 April 2012.

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

  • March Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 6,000, to 234,000 in the period November to January 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.7 per cent, above the UK a…

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

  • Scotland Office Ministers welcome award of Perth city status

    The UK Government today announced that Perth has become one of the UK’s new cities after being awarded formal city status as part of the Diamond…

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

  • March Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 6,000, to 234,000 in the period November to January 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.7 per cent, above the UK a…

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

  • Scotland Office Ministers welcome award of Perth city status

    The UK Government today announced that Perth has become one of the UK’s new cities after being awarded formal city status as part of the Diamond…

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

  • Big Society goes to the "heart of Scotland" in Perth

    The Scotland Office Minister David Mundell and Nick Hurd, the UK Government's Minister for Civil Society, will be in Perth for a Big Society National Roundtable event this week.

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