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FORFARIANS
MEET AT STRASBOURG PARLIAMENT
22 October 2003
 Former
pupil of Forfar Academy Karen Liddle, who graduated recently from Heriot
Watt University with an M.A. (hons) in Interpreting and Translating, is
currently working with the British Council as an English teaching
assistant in a High School in Strasbourg, France. In addition to her High
School duties, Karen also works part-time teaching at the University of
Strasbourg.
Last week local MEP Ian Hudghton met up with Karen during a
plenary session of the European Parliament which meets monthly in the
French town.
After following one of the debates from the public gallery
Karen gave her impressions on the work of the Parliament,
"Having studied the work of the European institutions at
university, I was delighted when Mr Hudghton invited me to visit the
Parliament and see first hand what happens there. I was extremely
impressed with the work of the interpreters and was given a great insight
into the range of topics covered within the Parliament."
PLOCKTON PUPILS VISIT MEP
8 October 2003
 A
23 strong party of Modern Studies pupils and 3 teachers from Plockton High
School undertook a marathon journey - by bus, train and Rosyth Ferry - to
Brussels on a study visit (pictured) to the European Parliament.
Sponsored by
Ian Hudghton MEP, the group was briefed on the complex relationships
between the EU Institutions, and had the opportunity to quiz a panel of
MEPs on key issues affecting Scotland as a result of EU decisions.
In September,
Ian Hudghton visited Plockton to preview the Brussels trip, and take part
in a series of discussions on European Union decision-making, and the pros
and cons of different electoral systems being used or proposed for use in
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