Liberal Democrats Holyrood March Briefing

Posted on Wednesday 2nd March 2011 18:00 by Gordon Bain

A few points from today's update...

Scotland Bill

On Thursday a special Scottish Parliament committee will publish its report on the Scotland Bill. This is UK legislation which brings into law the greater powers for the Scottish Parliament proposed by the Calman Commission. The comprehensive committee report is still to be published but is expected to comprehensively rubbish the SNP’s claims about the inadequacy of the Scotland Bill and to provide robust information that will be useful for candidates.

Polling Day 2016

The Scottish Parliament will debate a motion tomorrow to move the subsequent Scottish Parliament election to May 2016 to avoid a clash with the UK election scheduled for May 2015.

As always we appreciate any input from our constituents on these or any other subjects you would like to bring to our attention. Please do not hesitate in contacting us using any of the options available on the Contact Us page.

Making A Difference

Cut tax for those who need it
Thousands of Scots on low and middle incomes are now benefiting from a cut in income tax of £200 thanks to the efforts of Liberal Democrats in the UK Government.

Pension increase guaranteed
So many pensioners find it difficult to make ends meet with rising heating and food prices. That’s why the Liberal Democrats in the UK Government have delivered a guaranteed decent increase in the state pension every year – up £4.50 a week this year.

No child detention
For ten years the children of families looking for refuge in Scotland were detained for months on end at special jail at Dungavel in Lanarkshire. But thanks to the efforts of Liberal Democrats in the UK Government this unacceptable practice has been stopped.

Can we help you?

Our team of local members are always working to improve the areas we live in though-out Ayrshire. So if you have a problem you think we can help with please let us know.

Ayrshire & Arran Liberal Democrats