23 July 2010

Smith slams Network Rail’s lack of support

Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West has spoken out against Network Rail’s lack of support for the Forth Rail Bridge’s bid to be awarded World Heritage site status after it appeared on the UK’s Tentative List. The rail operator has raised... [read more]

23 July 2010

Aegon PQ answers received

Margaret Smith has now received a response to the Parliamentary Questions she asked about job losses at Aegon and what support those facing redundancy will receive. The Parliamentary Questions asked and the answers are below:

Margaret Smith... [read more]

22 July 2010

Smith urges Elderly to take steps to beat bogus callers

Margaret Smith and Mike Crockart have welcomed up-to-date guidance issued by the West Neighbourhood Team about dealing with bogus callers after fresh concerns were raised recently. Commenting local MSP Margaret Smith said:

“Bogus callers can... [read more]

22 July 2010

Attack on Fire-fighters' equipment must not be tolerated

Commenting on reports that a group of youths slashed fire-fighters’ hoses and car tyres as emergency services tackled a blaze at Old Craigroyston High School, local MSP Margaret Smith said:

“This is absolutely outrageous.

“Just as it is... [read more]

22 July 2010

Smith launches online petition against kiss and fly charges

Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West has launched an online petition against the proposed “kiss and fly” drop off charge at Edinburgh airport.

Commenting as the petition went live on the party website, Mrs Smith said:

“The proposed charges... [read more]

21 July 2010

Stop the drop-off charge

Margaret is leading the campaign along with Mike Crockart MP to stop drop-off charges being introduced at Edinburgh Airport later this year. The airport is trying to introduce a £1 charge for dropping passengers at its terminal building by... [read more]

2 July 2010

Smith against drop-off charges

Commenting on the news that Edinburgh Airport is going to introduce a charge for motorists wishing to drop off or collect at the main terminal entrance, Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West said:

“I am very concerned about the proposed... [read more]

24 June 2010

Announcement of job losses at Aegon

Following yesterday's announcement that staff in Aegon UK's life and pensions division are to face job losses, Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West has written to the Chief Executive asking that full support be given to those who face... [read more]

17 June 2010

Smith Lends Support for National Epilepsy Week

Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West today took part in a photo call in the garden lobby of the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of National Epilepsy Week. The theme of this year’s week is epilepsy and young people. The idea behind the... [read more]

17 June 2010

Smith questions Minister during statement about supporting young people

Keith Brown MSP, Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning today made a statement about supporting young people in the current economic climate. Ms Smith questioned Mr Brown about the scrapping of Scottish Enterprise's Graduates for Business... [read more]