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22 August 2008
Reduction in cancer waiting times welcome21 August 2008
Centralisation of Glasgow health services ‘folly’Commenting on the Independent Review of the Vale of Leven Hospital, which recommends that patients who may require treatment under anaesthetic be treated elsewhere, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP said: 21 August 2008
Crack down on rogue alcohol retailersLiberal Democrat Shadow Justice Secretary Margaret Smith MSP has urged the Scottish Government to focus on cracking down on retailers who sell alcohol to under 18s. 21 August 2008
SNP must agree way forward for creative industriesLiberal Democrat Culture spokesperson Iain Smith MSP has demanded that the Scottish Government work with the other parties in the Scottish Parliament to sort out the mess it has made of the Creative Scotland Bill. 14 August 2008 Back up rhetoric on green transport
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s announcement that Scotland will join European leaders in developing innovative transport initiatives to encourage more Scots out of their cars, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes said: 13 August 2008 “Progress report” into NHS 24 not good enough
Commenting on the annual review meeting for NHS 24, where the organisation was ordered to provide a progress report on efforts to cut staff sickness, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP said: 12 August 2008 Scott fights for lung-error constituent
After taking up the case of his constituent, Mr Laurence Ball, who had a healthy lung removed by doctors at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after a mistaken diagnosis, Shetland MSP, Tavish Scott, has called for speedy ‘no blame’ compensation for victims of health service mistakes. 12 August 2008 Steel pays tribute to Lord Russell-Johnston
This afternoon (Monday) a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Lord Russell-Johnston of Minginish will be held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Inverness. 8 August 2008 SNP’s support for pig farmers 'half-hearted”
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s package of support for the pig industry, Rural Affairs spokesperson Mike Rumbles said: 8 August 2008 Finnie demands public enquiry into C. Diff outbreak
Following the publication of a review into the outbreak of C.difficile at Vale of Leven Hospital, Scottish Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie has backed calls from the families of the victims of the outbreak for an full independent public enquiry. 7 August 2008 Put EU pesticide proposals on ice – Lyon
Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the EU George Lyon has called on the European Parliament’s Environment committee to put their plans to ban a wide range of pesticides on ice. 7 August 2008 Treat Tibet protestor fairly – Lib Dems
Mike Pringle, the Liberal Democrat Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Tibet has lodged a Motion commending the courage of Edinburgh activist Iain Thom. 5 August 2008 Finnie welcomes new generation of Scottish doctors
On the day that a new generation of doctors start work, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has written to the Health Secretary demanding assurances that there are enough medical students in training to provide the number of junior doctors necessary to meet the European Working Time Directive. 5 August 2008 ‘Keep health visitors in GP practices’ campaign backed
Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has signalled his support for Glasgow and Clyde GPs’ campaign Keep health visitors in GP practices. 4 August 2008 Spend dental funding on more dentists
Liberal Democrat Public Health spokesperson Jamie Stone MSP has urged Health Boards to spend Government funding for dental services on more dentists, especially in rural areas. 4 August 2008 Support children through court experience
Commenting on the report from Children 1st, accusing the Scottish judicial system of failing children, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Mike Pringle MSP said: 3 August 2008 Lib Dems protest at EU animal transport proposals
Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the EU George Lyon has hit out at plans by Europe to restrict animal transport times to eight hours. Mr Lyon believes that if these plans go ahead they would have a devastating impact on Scottish agriculture. 3 August 2008 Red tape a barrier to Scottish business
Commenting on the Regulatory Review Group’s first annual report, which includes recommendations to improve the regulatory burden facing Scottish businesses, Liberal Democrat Finance spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said: 31 July 2008 Scotland needs more affordable homes
Liberal Democrat Housing spokesperson Jim Tolson MSP has welcomed Edinburgh City Council’s announcement that 1100 new council houses will be built.
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