November 29, 2010
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Palliative care - need for legislation questioned
Improvements to the delivery of palliative care services should be pursued, but the need for legislation has been questioned, according to a… -
Child poverty at heart of Holyrood debate
Students from schools and universities across Scotland will gather at the Scottish Parliament today to compete to win the St Andrew’s Day debating…
November 26, 2010
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New legislation not the way to tackle problem of assaults on workers
The Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill would not provide any more safeguards to individuals against assault than those currently available through…
November 25, 2010
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Holyrood win carbon emissions award
The Parliament has become the first public sector body in the UK to be awarded the CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme)… -
Gaelic language day at Holyrood
Friday is Gaelic Language Day at Holyrood. Events include Gaelic singing workshops, free guided tours of the Parliament building in Gaelic and an art… -
Law on raptor poisoning must be strengthened says committee
The illegal killing of protected birds of prey across Scotland has been condemned by the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee in a report…
November 24, 2010
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Parliament celebrates St Andrew's weekend with family fun
This weekend, battle lines of a different sort will be drawn at Holyrood when the Parliament hosts a range of Jacobite themed activities including an…
November 18, 2010
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Focus on budget for Finance Committee meeting in Carnoustie
The Scottish Government's spending plans will be subject to scrutiny from the Finance Committee when the committee convenes in Carnoustie on Monday 6…
November 11, 2010
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'Building a stronger economy' theme for Business in Parliament conference
Business leaders and politicians will gather at Holyrood today to discuss how to re-build the economy and avoid another recession, at the annual…
November 4, 2010
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Patients' rights bill published by Health and Sport Committee
The Health and Sport Committee today published it's Patients Rights (Scotland) Bill