Articles Archive

Sunday, 22nd December 2013

Winter looms for the Syrian refugees in Iraq

The following article appeared in the Sunday Express Scotland on 22 December 2013:

Tuesday, 17th December 2013

Laos - A land of opportunity for fish farmers

The following article appeared on PM Blog on 17 December 2013:

Wednesday, 11th December 2013

Historic vote opens a new chapter for EU fisheries

Following an historic vote in Strasbourg on Tuesday 10 December, the complete reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has been finalised with unanimous approval. The four crucial elements of the reform involved ending discards; devolving day-to-day management to Member States; blocking any move towards internationally transferable fishing concessions and introducing the concept of Maximum sustainable Yields for future long-term sustainable stock management.

Wednesday, 4th December 2013

Malala Yousafzai can provide inspiration to us in Scotland

The following article appeared in the Stirling Observer on 4 December 2013: