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September 2005 Parliament Watch - Legislative Programme Inside this issue: The legislative proposals for the new parliamentary term The legislation in brief	(size: 0.10MB)
May 2005 Parliament Watch - Queen's Speech	(size: 0.97MB)
Inside this issue: Identity Cards Asylum and Immigration Welfare Pensions Equality
March 2005 Parliament Watch - Licensing (Scotland) Bill	(size: 0.08MB)
Inside this issue: Stakeholders Views Legal Comment What's Next
September 2004 Parliament Watch - SNP Leadership Special: UPDATE	(size: 0.25MB)
Inside this issue: New leadership team for the SNP The result - Breakdown of the ballot
August 2004 Parliament Watch - SNP Leadership Special	(size: 0.08MB)
Inside this issue: Leadership and the SNP - A look at the party and the problems for its leaders The Highs and Lows of John Swinney’s leadership The Contenders - For Leadership and for Deputy Leadership SNP Policy - An overview of the main planks of their policies
August 2004 Parliament Watch - European Commission Special	(size: 0.20MB)
Inside this issue: José Leads The Way - the President's priorities for the Commission An overview of key changes in the Commission The new Vice-Presidents Other members of the European Commission
June 2004 Parliament Watch - European Election Special	(size: 0.23MB)
Inside this issue: A guide to the shape of the European Parliament Eurovision for the Future - the issues that preoccupy our MEPs The Scottish Seven - profiles of Scotland's MEPs The view from the rest of Europe

January 2004 Parliament Watch - New Year Special	(size: 0.25MB)
Inside this issue: Transport policy proposals for a Strategic Transport Authority and congestion charging Forthcoming legislation to put the environment at the heart of public policy making in Scotland A look ahead to the many changes taking place in Europe in 2004 An overview of the debate on the impact of top-up fees on Scottish higher education AND lots of other news on the legislation and policies which are likely to dominate 2004

August 2003 Parliament Watch - Liquor Licensing Special	(size: 0.09MB)
Inside this issue: Major Changes to Licensing Laws Ahead Background to Review & Future Timetable Responses by MSPs and others
The Nicholson Commission spent two years taking evidence and drawing together its conclusions. McGrigor Donald hosted a conference on the future of Scotland's licensing regime in November 2001 which was attended by Sheriff Principal Nicholson and other members of his commission. Click here for the conference papers, and further information. For further details on the Commission's recommendations contact Audrey Ferrie or Valmai Barclay.

May 2003 Election Monitor 2003 - The New Scottish Parliament	(size: 0.23MB)
Inside this issue: A Multicoloured Scottish Parliament - will it be business as usual? A guide to some new faces And a look at who’s not going back to The Mound

May 2003 Parliament Watch - The New Scottish Executive	(size: 0.29MB)
Inside this issue: What's The Talent Like? - a look at how the new cabinet will shape Scottish politics A guide to the key players at the Scottish Executive An overview of Ministers and Deputy Ministers in the coalition government

May 2003 Parliament Watch - Legislative Programme 2003/04	(size: 0.20MB)
Inside this issue: A concise summary of the Scottish Executive’s new legislative programme

April 2003 Election Monitor 2003 - Business and Enterprise	(size: 0.06MB)
Inside this issue: The Main Debate - Business and Enterprise What the Parties Said - news from Scotland’s main parties The constituency battle for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber Comparison of Party Policies Scottish Executive News Forward Timetable

April 2003 Election Monitor 2003 - Health	(size: 0.06MB)
Inside this issue: The Main Debate - Health What the Parties Said - news from Scotland’s main parties Small parties, single issue campaigns and independent candidates Comparison of Party Policies Scottish Executive News

April 2003 Election Monitor 2003 - Environment and Rural Development	size: 0.06MB)
Inside this issue: The Main Debate - Environment and Rural Development What the Parties Said - news from Scotland’s main parties A constituency battle in Aberdeen North Comparison of Party Policies Scottish Executive News

April 2003 Election Monitor 2003 - Education and Lifelong Learning Special	(size: 0.07MB)
Inside this issue: The Main Debate - Education & Lifelong Learning What the Parties Said - news from Scotland’s main parties Profile of the Scottish People’s Alliance Comparison of Party Policies Scottish Executive News and Education “Wish List”

March 2003 Election Monitor 2003 - Local Government & Transport Special	(size: 0.06MB)
Inside this issue: The Main Debate - Local Government and Transport What the Parties Said - main news from the start of the election campaign Constituency Debates and Review of Party Policies Scottish Executive News and Strathclyde Passenger Transport's election "Wish List

January 2003 Parliament Watch - Cities Review Special	(size: 0.98MB)
Inside this issue: First Minister Unveils Plan for Scotland's Cities and The Cities Review - A History, by John McTernan First Minister Unveils Plan (continued from p.1) and Who's Doing What Business Improvement Districts and Spotlight on Transport New Year, New Face and Scotland's Five Cities and Contact Details

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