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From The Rt Hon Lord Wallace of Tankerness KC
  • The Changing Role of Regulation and Scrutiny in Scotland

    The Advocate General considered Government initiatives since 2010 to tackle over-regulation in the UK.

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

  • Keynote Address - SOLAR Conference

    The Advocate General explained proposals for further devolution in Scotland following the recommendations of the Smith Commission.

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

  • Ten Years of FOISA

    A speech given to mark the tenth anniversary of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act’s implementation on 1st January, 2005.

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

  • The Smith Commission

    The Advocate General's statement to the House of Lords following the publication of the Smith Commission report.

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

  • Set in stone - Lest we forget

    First member of the Royal Navy to receive the Victoria Cross during World War One to be remembered in Edinburgh.

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

  • Address by Lord Wallace QC at the Glasgow Clyde College Graduation Ceremony

    An address given by Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC Advocate General for Scotland at the Glasgow Clyde College Graduation Ceremony

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

  • Shetland islands welcome superfast broadband

    Shetland becomes first Scottish island to benefit from rollout of fibre broadband.

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

  • Speech to the Iraqi-British Business Council (IBBC)

    The work of the IBBC and the extent of the business links between our two countries and the opportunities for further growth.

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

  • Welcome To Edinburgh

    ABFA Annual Conference - A Welcome To Edinburgh

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

  • Going Local - Scotland's Future

    COSLA/ IMPROVEMENT SERVICE ANNUAL CONFERENCE – GOING LOCAL… SCOTLAND’S FUTURE

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

  • Holyrood could devolve more powers now

    Advocate General says Scottish Government could devolve more powers to local communities now - no need to wait for independence referendum

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

  • Lockerbie remembered

    Scotland Office ministers mark 25th anniversary of Lockerbie tragedy.

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

  • Constitutional issues in the referendum debate

    Constitutional issues in the referendum debate.

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

  • White paper must 'own up' to the uncertainties of independence

    Advocate General calls on Scottish Government to be frank about the uncertainties of a 'yes' vote in the Scottish referendum.

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

  • Scottish referendum: Business must be part of the debate

    Advocate General says Scottish businesses must not be intimidated from taking part in the independence debate.

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

  • The UK Government and the Islands - Working Together

    Lord Wallace delivered the UK Government address at the 'Our Island Our Future' conference held in Kirkwall on 19th-20th September 2013

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

  • Discussion on Scotland's Constitutional Future.

    Introductory Remarks by Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC.

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

  • The role of lawyers in public life

    "The role of lawyers in public life" delivered to the WS Society Dinner.

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

  • Plan For Growth

    Promoting UK legal services.

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

  • Scrutiny improvement and better regulation: What next for service providers, markets and consumers?

    Cutting red tape: reforming the UK’s regulatory structures.

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