Archive for February, 2009

SNP ‘cop-out’ of tough targets to combat infections in hospitals

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Politicians on all sides of the Scottish Parliament have told the SNP Government to implement Labour's action plan (outlined below) for tackling hospital associated infections, now. Speaking in a debate in the Scottish Parliament, Glasgow North Labour's Patricia Ferguson MSP for Maryhill, welcomed the plan devised by Labour with of two of the UK’s leading ...

Local MP Ann McKechin on visit to promote strong Scottish links with India

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Scotland Office Minister and Glasgow North Labour's Ann McKechin MP has joined a team of eight Scottish delegates to promote Indo-Scottish educational ties in East India. Speaking about how Scotland and India can benefit together through the stong ties built up by the UK and Indian Governments, Ann said: "I learnt that ...

Pauline McNeill MSP’s update from the Scottish Parliament

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

This is Pauline's regular news update for those who live in Glasgow Kelvin Scottish Parliament Constituency.  This update includes news on the concessions won by Labour for delivering apprenticeships in the Budget Bill, further action from Labour on promoting Gaelic, and the campaign for central funding of the public arts collections owned by the people of ...