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From The Rt Hon Michael Moore
  • May Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Official figures for May show unemployment in Scotland fell by 10,000

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

  • Moore proposes next stage stage of referendum talks with First Minister

    The Secretary of State has has written to the First Minister Alex Salmond to propose they meet for the next stage of their talks on  delivering a legal, fair and decisive referendum.

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

  • UK will 'help unlock future potential of North Sea'

    The UK Government's Budget measures have helped confidence in the oil and gas sector rise at the fastest rate since 2009

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

  • Queen's Speech: A legislative programme for a stronger economy

    Economic growth, Scottish consumers and families are the focus of the UK Government's legislative programme announced in the Queen's Speech today

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

  • Scottish cities in running for ultrafast broadband cash

    Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth are among 27 cities throughout the UK in the running to become "super-connected".

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

  • Scotland Act 2012 available online

    The new Scotland Act brings about the largest ever transfer of financial powers to Scotland since the creation of the UK.

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

  • Scotland Bill receives Royal Assent

    The new Scotland Act brings about the largest ever transfer of financial powers to Scotland since the creation of the UK.

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

  • Moore: UK network gives Scotch Whisky and Scottish business a "high platform" around the globe

    In a speech to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) Members' Day in Edinburgh the Minister said the sector's recent successes in exports - which have increased in value by 23% in the last year - benefited from the UK&…

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

  • Scotland Bill clears Commons

    Secretary of State says it is "a major step forward for the relationship between Scotland's two governments and the people they serve"

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

  • April Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Official statistics show unemployment fell by 12,000 in Scotland over the three months to February

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

  • Reforming the law on Scottish unincorporated associations and criminal liability of Scottish partnerships

    The proposed reform of Scots law on unincorporated associations and criminal liability of partnerships.

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

  • 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