News archive 2010
August, 2010
Increasing number of teachers struck off
Financial support vital for students
Smith still concerned about impact of new Forth Crossing on residents
Disappointment at "sinister"change in climate change protest
Smith meets Edinburgh Airport’s new MD
Smith meets Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism
Illiteracy damaging to economy and self-esteem
July, 2010
Smith rallies MSPs against £1 drop-off charge
Smith slams Network Rail’s lack of support
Smith urges Elderly to take steps to beat bogus callers
Attack on Fire-fighters' equipment must not be tolerated
Smith launches online petition against kiss and fly charges
Smith against drop-off charges
June, 2010
Announcement of job losses at Aegon
Smith Lends Support for National Epilepsy Week
Smith questions Minister during statement about supporting young people
Time for the Government to get its education priorities right
Access to higher education should be based on the ability to learn, not ability to pay
Edinburgh Festival Fringe launch
Smith supportive of Council's stand against tram contractor
Government can't drag their heels any longer
Government must be ready to respond
Government has failed to keep record number of teachers
School Building Programme re-announced amid more failed promises
May, 2010
Forth Crossing Bill - Stage 2 Process
Government not done enough to prepare schools for Curriculum for Excellence
Smith raises questions about HMIe involvement
Smith Comments on Forth Crossing Bill Report
Forth Crossing Bill Update - Stage 1 report published
RBS’ announcement on job losses a further blow
April, 2010
Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill
March, 2010
Office opening hours over Easter
Smith - Parents will see through spin
Smith - Capital Spending on Education has slowed
Smith welcomes global warming project between local schools and Edinburgh Airport
Smith - Schools must be fit for purpose
Smith - Attainment figures must be a wake up call for the Government
Smith - Students must be able to finance their studies
WWF Earth Hour 2010 - Saturday 27th March at 8.30pm
Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill
Consultation for local tourism businesses
Smith - raising attainment must be motivation for change
February, 2010
Smith - Concerns over Curriculum for Excellence
Smith - Literacy and numeracy should be key priorities
Smith urges Education Secretary to devolve more powers to parents
Smith joins celebrations of 100 years of Girlguiding
Smith comments on Council's budget
Smith welcomes Ryanair expansion
Smith - Minister doesn't have Curriculum for Excellence details
Smith calls for support for student parents
Smith welcomes film crew from Craigmount High School to Parliament
January, 2010
Smith - Government Admits Defeat on Teacher Numbers
Smith - Worrying threat to teacher training institutions
Smith - Smith objects to Forth Crossing Bill
Smith - Exclusion Figures Still Too High
Smith - Teachers have waited too long for Curriculum for Excellence