MSP presses for smoking ban
News Article 31 January 2004
An MSP will this week seek to introduce legislation which would ban smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants.
SNP calls for clarification on MP numbers
News Article 31 January 2004
The SNP is this weekend calling on the government to confirm that the proposed cull of Scottish MPs at Westminster will take place before the next general election.
McConnell expresses fire shock
News Article 31 January 2004
Jack McConnell has expressed his shock and sadness at a care home fire which left 10 pensioners dead.
'Grow up', Hain tells devolution critics
News Article 27 January 2004
Opponents of devolution should "grow up", the Welsh secretary has said.
Fraser demands Holyrood tapes
News Article 31 January 2004
Lord Fraser has written to the BBC's acting chairman with a renewed demand for tapes which contain evidence about the Holyrood building fiasco.
Swinney calls for Scots Brussels voice
News Article 23 February 2004
The SNP leader has renewed his party's call for independent Scottish representation in
