Winter looms for the Syrian refugees in Iraq
The following article appeared in the Sunday Express Scotland on 22 December 2013:
"Award winning author”
Brussels Briefing December 2013
This month, Struan appeals to readers to help Syrian refugees this winter, discusses a breakthrough in EU fisheries policy, praises the work of the Dogs Trust and ends on a note of festive cheer.
Laos - A land of opportunity for fish farmers
The following article appeared on PM Blog on 17 December 2013:
Support for the Dava No More campaign [VIDEO]
IBE/ILAE Joint Task Force on Epilepsy distinction
Struan has been awarded a certificate from the IBE/ILAE Joint Task Force on Epilepsy to acknowledge his continued support to people with epilepsy and their caregivers.
Common Fisheries Policy success [VIDEO]
US attempts to conceal fate of Iraqi hostages exposed by Euro MP
A senior Euro MP has expressed astonishment at what he describes as “US attempts to conceal information about seven hostages, including six women, abducted in Iraq.” Struan Stevenson, a Scottish Conservative MEP and President of the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iraq, has said that he was surprised by US Secretary of State John Kerry's response to a question about the hostages when he said the information was “classified”.
Speaking from Strasbourg, the Euro MP said:
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.
Struan Stevenson MEP takes a tour of Dogs Trust rehoming centre
On Friday (6th December) MEP for Scotland, Struan Stevenson, visited the Glasgow Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre and was greeted by a number of VIPs (very important pooches). The MEP made many new furry friends at the centre, including Pip an adorable little crossbreed terrier.
Letter to the European Commission on the treatment of Italy's lettori
Struan has written to the European Commission about the treatment of foreign language lecturers in Italy (the so-called 'lettori') including recent court cases concerning the rights of the lettori.
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