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17 Nov 2008
Smith urges end to trend of demonising young people
A Barnardo’s Scotland poll published today showed that almost half of those surveyed agree that children are referred to as feral because “they behave this way” and that almost half don’t agree with the statement that “children who get into trouble are often misunderstood and in need of help.”
12 Nov 2008
Smith delighted at Council decision on Newbridge Regeneration
Margaret Smith MSP has expressed her delight at Edinburgh Council’s unanimous decision to give the go ahead to an outline planning application for the development of housing and community facilities in Newbridge. The Edinburgh West MSP has been campaigning with other local representatives for many years for the regeneration of the village as part of the Newbridge Regeneration Working Group.
10 Nov 2008
Smith supporting local calls to save X48 service to Ratho
Margaret Smith MSP pressed the First Minister today to explain how the Scottish Government intends to pay for the construction of the new Forth Crossing. The project has an estimated cost of £4.2 billion.
30 Oct 2008
Smith quizzes Salmond “Where will the Forth Crossing money come from?”
Margaret Smith MSP pressed the First Minister today to explain how the Scottish Government intends to pay for the construction of the new Forth Crossing. The project has an estimated cost of £4.2 billion.
30 Oct 2008
Smith demands more detail on jobs for teachers
Margaret Smith MSP has challenged the Government to provide greater detail on how they plan to improve employment opportunities for post-probationary teachers. Post-probationary teachers are those who have completed their mandatory one year of work experience after graduating from university.
21 Oct 2008
Post Office closures will hit local communities hard
Commenting on the news that the proposed Post Office closures in Edinburgh West are to go ahead following the recent consultation, Margaret Smith MSP said: “It’s shocking that the Royal Mail has decided to ignore local opinion and the massive show of support for the Post Offices.”
21 Oct 2008
Proposed tax hike for RNLI ‘appalling’
Margaret Smith MSP has condemned Ofcom’s proposals to increase the charges the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) pays annually for using radio channels from £40,000 to £260,000.
11 Oct 2008
Smith calls for Pupil Premium for disadvantaged schoolchildren
Margaret Smith MSP is leading calls for the introduction of a Pupil Premium to support disadvantaged schoolchildren in Scotland.
10 Oct 2008
Smith urges Government to launch new Alcohol Awareness Campaign
Liberal Democrat MSP Margaret Smith showed her support for Alcohol Awareness Week (AAW) today during a visit organised by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) to South Queensferry’s local Scotmid store. The Edinburgh West MSP is also urging the Scottish Government to launch a new alcohol awareness and education campaign.
09 Oct 2008
Smith presses Government on funding for Edinburgh
Margaret Smith MSP has questioned Finance Secretary John Swinney in Parliament about additional funding for Edinburgh as Scotland’s capital city. The Scottish Government had agreed to look at providing Edinburgh Council with extra money and the Council recently submitted their case for this to Ministers.
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Margaret and Presiding Officer George Reid
MSP meet pupils at Dalmeny Primary School
Margaret Smith MSP in Parliament
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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