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From Secretary of State for Scotland
  • March labour market statstics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland is down and employment is up according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today

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

  • Scottish referendum: independence offers uncertain future

    With six months to go until the referendum, the Scottish Secretary asks why anyone would gamble with Scotland's place in the UK

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

  • Independence debate must avoid false comparisons with Scandinavia

    Scottish referendum: Carmichael uses speech in Denmark to warn that Nordic-style prosperity would come at a price for independent Scotland

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

  • HM Treasury analyse Scottish Government's deficit forecast

    New analysis shows the Scottish Government’s deficit forecast is billions of pounds out of step with all other recent forecasts.

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

  • Fiscal Commision urged to provide currency plan

    Scottish Secretary writes to Fiscal Commission and makes it clear that a currency union is off the menu.

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

  • Carmichael warns against currency chaos

    Scottish Secretary says Scottish Government's refusal to prepare an independence currency plan could leave Scotland exposed.

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

  • Voters urged to make their voices heard in independence debate

    With just 200 days to go until the independence referendum, Scottish Secretary says now is not the time for complacency.

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

  • First Minister must produce independence plan says Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary says Scottish Government is 'duty bound' to produce a plan about how they would deal with independence.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces Clean Energy Deal

    Carbon capture and storage deal is first of its kind in the world.

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

  • Commonwealth Games creating a hive of activity

    Plan Bee is the latest 2014 legacy project.

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

  • Unemployment falls in Scotland

    February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland published.

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

  • Independence means independence says Scottish Secretary

    'Credible' answers needed on currency in event of independence.

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

  • Carmichael welcomes Highland broadband roll-out

    UK Government cash helps bring high speed broadband to rural Scotland.

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

  • The choice for farmers

    Alistair Carmichael addresses the National Farmers Union of Scotland AGM.

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

  • A helping hand on the property ladder

    Scottish Secretary welcomes latest figures on UK Government's help to buy scheme.

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

  • The future of higher education in Scotland and the UK

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael addresses an Economic and Social Research Council event at Edinburgh University.

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

  • Being part of UK benefits Scottish businesses at home and abroad

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael comments on Global Connections survey.

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

  • Higher education in Scotland benefits as part of UK says Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary delivers speech on higher education.

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

  • GDP figures 'good news for Scotland'

    Scottish Secretary comments on latest economic growth figures.

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

  • Faulty independence plan should be recalled, says Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary calls for product recall of Scottish Government White Paper.

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