Monthly Archives: May 2009

CAMPBELL PRAISES “VERY GOOD” BELL BAXTER REPORT

North East Fife’s MP Sir Menzies Campbell and MSP Iain Smith have praised Bell Baxter High School’s “very good” report from HMIe. The report highlights the particular strengths of the school, which include: young people’s wider achievements; strong partnerships within …

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Number of Unemployed Per Job Vacancy Doubles in One Month – Campbell

Jobseekers in North East Fife outnumbered job vacancies by ten to one in January 2009, up from five to one in December 2008. Commenting on the figures, Sir Menzies Campbell said: “There are now more unemployed people in North East …

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CLARIFICATION OF PARLIAMENTARY ALLOWANCES

The Daily Telegraph today reported upon my parliamentary expense claims and I would like to address these. I have always championed transparency and freedom of information in public life. My Liberal Democrat colleagues and I have argued for some time …

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MPs Expenses

In view of the continuing controversy of MPs expenses and in particular the so-called “second homes allowance”, I have posted this article that appeared in the Courier and Advertiser on Friday April 10th 2009 explaining my own personal circumstances. You …

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