http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Robert Brown MSP en-GB Robert Brown MSP http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Robert Brown MSP 2008-11-21T02:55+00:00 United Kingdom http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000219/robert_brown_backs_fair_deal_for_asbestos_victims.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has welcomed the report of the Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill - which backs the reinstatement of the right for individuals diagnosed with Pleural Plaques to claim compensation. Pleural Plaques is a condition that develops in the lungs through exposure to asbestos. It is symptomless but is a sign that the person has been exposed to asbestos and can cause extreme worry and anxiety because of the fear of developing more serious or terminal asbestos diseases, particularly mesolethioma. 2008-10-23T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000217/convenience_store_welcomes_msp_support_of_alcohol_awareness_week.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has added his support to Alcohol Awareness Week (5th to 11th October) during a visit to Botterill's Spar shop on Cambuslang Main Street. 2008-10-13T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000216/robert_brown_calls_for_backing_for_local_sports_clubs.html A call for more backing for local Sports Clubs has come from Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown. It came in a recent debate in the Scottish Parliament on funding community sport, during which Mr. Brown criticised the SNP Government's current approach as being "heavy on PR speak and light on commitment". 2008-10-06T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000214/brown_calls_for_sentencing_reform.html Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Robert Brown has criticised current sentencing options and described the work to reform sentencing as one of the most significant projects for a generation. 2008-09-11T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000215/robert_brown_appointed_as_justice_spokesperson.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has been appointed Liberal Democrat spokesman on Justice and Civil Liberties by new Party Leader Tavish Scott. He was previously the Party's Business Manager in the Scottish Parliament. 2008-09-08T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000209/robert_brown_demands_answers_from_gordon_brown_on_olympic_contracts.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has written to the Prime Minister Gordon Brown demanding an explanation of why Scotland is missing out on contracts from the 2012 Olympic Games. 2008-07-03T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000212/robert_brown_pays_tribute_to_nicol_stephen.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has today reacted with sadness after the announcement that Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Nicol Stephen MSP is to stand down. 2008-07-03T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000211/robert_brown_slams_snp_complacency_following_science_centre_cuts.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has slammed the SNP Government for its "shocking complacency" following the news that the Glasgow Science Centre is to axe one fifth of its workforce. 2008-07-03T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000210/information_law_overdue_says_robert_brown.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has welcomed the announcement of a consultation on the Freedom of Information laws, saying that this is review is "overdue". 2008-07-03T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000204/robert_brown__glasgows_passport_redundancies_down_to_over_budget_id_card_scheme.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has slammed plans to downsize operations and axe 100 jobs at Scotland's only passport processing office. 2008-06-30T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000206/gordon_browns_first_year_a_disaster__robert_brown.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has today slammed the Prime Minister's first year in office, saying that areas like Rutherglen and Cambuslang have not benefited from Gordon Brown's leadership at all. 2008-06-30T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000207/first_minister_should_be_ashamed_of_south_lanarkshire_housing_record.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has blasted the Scottish Government's housing record when he quizzed First Minister Alex Salmond at First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament. 2008-06-30T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000208/science_centre_proposals_clear_as_mud_short_term_fix.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has today slammed SNP proposals to provide extra cash for Scotland's science centres as "clear as mud" and a "short term fix". 2008-06-30T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000213/robert_brown_slams_government_drinking_age_plans.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has today slammed the SNP's plans to raise the purchasing age for off-sales to 21. 2008-06-30T00:00+00:00 http://www.robertbrownmsp.org.uk/news/000203/better_investment_crucial_if_universities_are_to_continue_recent_success_warns_robert_brown.html Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has welcomed the news that Universities in Glasgow have soared in the rankings of the UK's most established and reputable University League Table. 2008-06-20T00:00+00:00