In response to the First Minister’s Statement on “Moving Scotland Forward”, Nicol Stephen, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland said:

Liberal Democrat Shadow Finance Secretary Tavish Scott MSP quizzed the First Minister about how he intended to improve business growth in Scotland.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Justice Secretary Margaret Smith MSP has urged MSPs from all parties to support the general principles of a Bill that guarantees the independence of the judiciary.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Fisheries Secretary Mike Rumbles has dismissed the SNP’s Fisheries Fuel Task Force as yet another government talking shop and urged real action to help the Scottish fishing industry cope with rising fuel costs.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has demanded urgent clarification from the Scottish Government about its plans for physical exercise in schools.

In response to the news today that Galashiels firm Peri-Dent is seeking up to 60 redundancies at its Tweedbank factory, Jeremy Purvis MSP and Michael Moore MP are seeking urgent clarification on the company’s plans.

Responding to the admission from the Health Secretary that there were serious shortcomings by NHS Grampian in dealing with terminal cancer sufferer Mike Gray, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP said:

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has urged the Scottish Government to protect and develop lifeline ferry services to the Scottish islands.

Commenting on the publication of the Scottish Government’s West Edinburgh Planning Framework, Liberal Democrat MSP for Edinburgh West Margaret Smith said:

Commenting on media reports that Labour, after their weekly parliamentary party meeting, are changing their position on an independence referendum, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland, Nicol Stephen said: