22 March 2011

Public engagement and consultation have been sadly lacking from Transport Scotland

Commenting as the new Forth Crossing Control Centre is launched,MSP for Edinburgh West Margaret Smith said:

“Meaningful public engagement and consultation have been sadly lacking in Transport Scotland’s dealings with local communities in the... [read more]

21 March 2011

Creative jobs a welcome boost

Commenting on the announcement that a US computer games company will open a studio in Edinburgh, creating 22 high quality jobs in the sector, local MSP Margaret Smith said:

“This is a real boost for the creative industries sector in Edinburgh.... [read more]

21 March 2011

Smith welcomes announcement of preferred Forth Replacement Crossing Bidder

Commenting on the announcement regarding the Forth Replacement Crossing project bidder, local MSP Margaret Smith said:

"I welcome the fact that we now have preferred bidder for the Forth Replacement Crossing project. I'm also pleased that... [read more]

21 March 2011

Baking up a storm for Red Nose Day

Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West and Westminster Colleague Mike Crockart MP showed their support for Red Nose Day 2011 by holding an afternoon tea at their shared Drum Brae office. The afternoon tea and bake sale raised over £70 which will... [read more]

18 March 2011

Lothian MSPs back capital’s bid to host Green Investment Bank

Local MSPs from across the political parties have today added their joint support for Edinburgh’s bid to host the UK’s first Green Investment Bank. In an open letter to Mike Crockart MP for Edinburgh West and Mark Lazarowicz MP for Edinburgh... [read more]

18 March 2011

Smith presents prizes to Kirkliston youngsters fighting to save local leisure centre

Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West presented the winners of a poster competition with their prizes at Kirkliston Leisure Centre this evening. The competition was run as part of the campaign to save the local leisure centre from closure.... [read more]

17 March 2011

Tidal energy announcement makes waves ahead of Green Investment Bank decision

Edinburgh West’s MP and MSP have today hailed the announcement that a major tidal energy project is to be built in the Sound of Islay as further proof of Scotland’s credentials to become home to the UK’s Green Investment Bank. 

Commenting, Mike... [read more]

16 March 2011

There is a need for a review of student support

Commenting after a Ministerial statement on higher education, Margaret Smith MSP said:

“Liberal Democrats got rid of Labour’s tuition fees and worked with the SNP to abolish the graduate endowment.

“We agree with the Minister that more must be... [read more]

16 March 2011

Young people must be equipped with the skills they need to succeed

Commenting as the Skills in Scotland 2010 report is published, Margaret Smith MSP said:

“It is concerning that this report highlights that 18% of vacancies in Scotland are because of a lack of skills amongst potential employees.

“It is also... [read more]

16 March 2011

Red Nose Day in Edinburgh West

Margaret Smith MSP and Mike Crockart MP are showing their support for Red Nose Day 2011 by hosting an afternoon tea event at their Drum Brae office.

Red Nose Day is our chance to transform the lives of poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged people... [read more]