Mr Alistair Carmichael

That this House notes the concerns raised by the National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS) over the European Commission's proposed introduction of an electronic identification system for sheep tagging (Council Regulation (EC) No. 21/2004 and No. 1560/2007); believes that this thr

23 Jan 2008

That this House notes that haggis is an iconic Scottish dish which exemplifies the global appeal of Scottish premium food products; further notes that haggis generates around £1 million to the Scottish economy in the run-up to Burns night; notes further that the production of hag

23 Jan 2008

That this House notes with concern the ruling by the European Commission, under state aid regulations, that Shetland Islands Council must recover monies invested in the local fishing industry using funds paid to Shetland Islands Council by the oil industry as compensation for the

17 Jan 2008

That this House welcomes the release and return back to the UK of Kenny Richey, after spending more than 21 years on death row in Ohio; notes that the state prosecution authorities have dropped the charges of murder and arson against him; congratulates all those who have campaign

8 Jan 2008

That this House notes with regret the withdrawal of British Airways ground handling staff from Scottish airports; further notes that this has reduced the standard of service offered to customers; believes that British Airways customers from Scotland receive a second class service

9 Jul 2007

That this House congratulates the Shetland Amenity Trust on the opening of the new Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick on Thursday 31st May performed jointly by the Duke of Rothesay and Queen Sonja of Norway; believes that this magnificent building is the best possible place

5 Jun 2007

That this House is concerned that the Department for Transport will renege on its commitment to implement disability regulations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for all taxis across the UK and so fails to recognise the vital role taxis play in the transportation of d

19 Jan 2007

That this House deplores the extra burden placed on people living in the Highlands and Islands by companies imposing excessive and discriminatory delivery charges; notes that it is unnecessary for businesses to levy these high charges because the Royal Mail Parcel Service deliver

18 Dec 2006

That this House notes with concern the terms of the consultation on the future of cross country services from Scotland to the South of England, and vice versa; notes in particular that these are popular routes with elderly people, young families and other social travellers; furth

1 Nov 2006

That this House notes with alarm that freight trains could cease to run through the Channel Tunnel from 1st December if a dispute over access charges remains unresolved; further notes the important role which the tunnel has played in moving freight by rail, with 1.6 million tonne

12 Oct 2006