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We have made it clear to the Commission that we take a dim view of its regarding this as a cause célèbre in state aid terms. After all, the prime thrust of state aid is to look at cases in which someone is getting an unfair competitive advantage.Given that fishing is entirely regulated by the quota and that no one else has access to the quota, it is extraor...
In recent years, the royal burgh of Lanark has developed a series of events that complement our fantastic Lanimer day celebrations, which are famed far and wide.
It is very important to gather as much support as possible, to encourage Scottish Executive ministers to take action to celebrate the international year of mountains.
However, let us return to what we are debating and what we are celebrating. Apart from anything else, we are celebrating 2,770 newly qualified teachers this year, bringing the total up to 51,287.
I look forward to the six cities initiative and the biennial celebration of good architecture in those cities that Patricia Ferguson announced today, but could that initiative also be about condemning bad architecture?
I support the right of individuals and groups to celebrate their traditions, but I absolutely oppose that celebration when it turns to hatred of another historical tradition or religion.