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24 Jun 2009
Social work resources must be targeted at improving child protection
Margaret Smith MSP has welcomed an overall increase in the number of qualified social workers in Scotland, but called on Ministers to make sure that social work resources are targeted at improving child protection across the country.
23 Jun 2009
Smith welcomes RHASS to Parliament
Ahead of the 169th Highland Show, Margaret Smith MSP co-sponsored a reception in Parliament for the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland to celebrate the organisation’s 225th Anniversary and to look toward its future.
23 Jun 2009
Smith joins Transport Committee in questioning Transport Scotland chiefs
Margaret Smith MSP today joined the Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee as they questioned John Howison, Project Director; Frazer Henderson, Bill Manager; and Mike Glover, Commission Project Director, all from Transport Scotland, about the new Forth crossing.
19 Jun 2009
Margaret Smith MSP signs up to groundbreaking study into the causes of breast cancer
Margaret Smith MSP has joined the world’s most comprehensive study into the causes of breast cancer – the Breakthrough Generations Study.
18 Jun 2009
Smith welcomes Queensferry Churches Care in the Community to Parliament
Following the publication of their recent research, ‘The Long and Winding Road,’ into services for adults with learning difficulties, Margaret Smith MSP welcomed members of Queensberry Churches Care in the Community (QCCC) to Parliament to present their report to MSPs. The research found that carers and adults with learning difficulties in rural west Edinburgh felt that there were not enough local services for them.
18 Jun 2009
Smith supports Edinburgh’s world-leading Festivals
During Question Time and a Debate in the Scottish Parliament today, MSP for Edinburgh West Margaret Smith praised the continuing success and variety of Edinburgh’s festivals and called on the Scottish Government to ensure they were properly supported through the economic downturn.
16 Jun 2009
Education Secretary burying head in sand over class size challenge
Commenting as Edinburgh City Council calls on the Scottish Government to close the legal loophole on class sizes, MSP for Edinburgh West Margaret Smith said: “We know that Ministers didn't give councils any new money to reduce class sizes. But Edinburgh City Council is the latest local authority to show that the SNP also failed to provide the necessary legal protection.”
12 Jun 2009
Margaret and John meet the West Neighbourhood Team
Margaret Smith MSP, John Barrett MP and their staff today met with staff from the Council’s West Neighbourhood Team, who provide a range of vital services to the Edinburgh West area, such as environmental work, community safety and housing.
11 Jun 2009
Telford College Update
Margaret Smith has met with Telford College Deputy Principal Greg Irvine to discuss concerns raised by staff and students at the College about the planned redundancies and course changes. Margaret received assurances from the Deputy Principal that the College was working with the Unions to find a way to avoid compulsory redundancies, increase productivity at the College and end the threat to jobs and courses. Margaret also joined Union and staff representatives who were demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.
11 Jun 2009
Lack of grading serious concern for school leavers
Commenting on the announcement of a new national set of exams to replace standard grades, Margaret Smith MSP said: “The Cabinet Secretary could have been much clearer in her statement. It has left many questions unanswered about the future of children’s education in Scotland.”
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Margaret Smith MSP celebrates Hearts’ Scottish Cup victory with captain
Steven Pressley and Edinburgh South MSP Mike Pringle
Margaret signs the Scottish SPCA "Animals Matter to Me"
petition at the Highland Show
Margaret meets the Burryman
Margaret and Cramond Focus Editor Neil MacLean discuss the Airport's
expansion plans with BAA
Opening the sensory garden at Pentland Hills nursing home
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