Category Archives: Speeches

NEW HOLYROOD POWERS “THE RIGHT WAY FORWARD” – CAMPBELL

Sir Menzies Campbell MP has described the news from Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy of the proposed new powers for the Scottish Parliament as “the right way forward”. Sir Menzies said: “In spite of SNP carping, there is no doubt that …

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IRAQ INQUIRY HAS “SERIOUS QUESTIONS TO ANSWER” – CAMPBELL

Sir Menzies Campbell MP has highlighted the serious questions that the “long awaited” Iraq Inquiry needs to answer as it gets under way in London today. Sir Menzies said: “This long awaited inquiry has a number of serious questions to …

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“DISMAL INCREASE” WILL NOT HELP PENSIONERS WITH RISING COSTS – CAMPBELL

Commenting on the news that the basic state pension will rise by only £2.40 per week next April, North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell said: “Next April the majority of pensioners in North East Fife will see their pensions …

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Statement from Sir Menzies Campbell

“Like every MP I have received a letter from Sir Thomas Legg setting out his provisional conclusions. “I will be writing to Sir Thomas to seek further clarification about the terms of his letter. If the final recommendation is that …

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CAMPBELL COMMENTS ON SIR RICHARD DANNATT NEWS

Commenting on David Cameron’s confirmation that Sir Richard Dannatt would join a Conservative Government, former Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell said: “It is understandable that Sir Richard Dannatt as a non-politician may not appreciated the consequences of his actions, …

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