Ian Hudghton Scottish National Party Member of the European Parliament
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Press Releases
2007
2006
2005
20 Dec - SNP MEP's scathing on Blair Brussels visit
14 Dec - SNP MEPs oppose intrusive data retention laws
8 Dec - SNP moves for European enquiry on CIA rendition flights
7 Dec - SNP MEP criticises failure to secure reduced VAT deal
1 Dec - SNP MEP calls for Extension of Reduced VAT Scheme
30 Nov - SNP calls for Stability for Fishing Fleet
29 Nov - MEPs call for King of Scots Statue Campaign
23 Nov - Single Euro Flag Plan Slammed
22 Nov - Blow to EU-US Passenger Data Accord Welcomed
18 Nov - Supermarkets dominate Fishing Industry says MEP
17 Nov - MEP Salutes Award Winning City Medical Units
17 Nov - Hudghton calls for Zero VAT on Fruit Juices
17 Nov - Politicians on City Business Visit
16 Nov - UK EU Presidency trivialises Fishing
16 Nov - SNP MEPs and Friends of the Earth on Key Chemicals Vote
15 Nov - Labour weakens line on continued Shetland Box
8 Nov - SNP MEP welcomes EU languages accord
3 Nov - SNP welcomes moves towards Catalan autonomy
31 Oct - SNP MEP appalled by "Insensitive" UK Minister
26 Oct - SNP MEP Slams 'Empty' Blair's Speech to Euro Parliament
17 Oct - SNP urges stability for Fishermen as Scientists prepare to publish Key report
10 Oct - SNP writes to European Commission over failed Glasgow bid
5 Oct - SNP MEP Slams 'Rip-Off' Phone Charges
3 Oct - SNP MEP Slams UK 'Dithering' on Turkey's EU Bid
25 Sep - Ian Hudghton succeeds Winnie as SNP President
13 Sep - Commission serves notice on Shetland fisheries
7 Sep - SNP MEPs welcome Sun Ban rejection
5 Sep - MEP in Mobile Surgery Tour
12 July - Brown silent on Scottish Funding Loss
11 July - UK Snub for Scottish Minister
7 July - EU sheep ID scheme sunk
6 July - SNP welcomes rejection of software patents "Victory for European Democracy"
5 July - SNP MEP: European Fisheries Fund plans not good enough
5 July - Detoxing Barbie: A happy end for children's toys
23 June - SNP MEP challenges Blair for failing Scots' interests
14 June - SNP welcomes new EU status for Irish Language
8 June - European Parliament votes for continued funding for Scotland
2 June - SNP MEPs on Dutch EU Constitution Referendum
30 May - SNP MEPs respond to French referendum results
24 May - SNPs in Euro Commission Censure Bid
11 May - Working Time Directive vote a poor decision
10 May - SNP MEP welcomes backing for clearer VAT rules
26 April - Commission paints uncertain future for Shetland Fishing
13 April - SNP MEPs back Bulgaria & Romania EU Membership Bid
13 April - SNP MEP Slams Unpopular EU Policies
7 April - Mandelson spin addiction risks trade relations
6 April - Hudghton welcomes food supplements ruling
21 March - Hudghton seeks rights for Carers
16 March – SNP MEP on Croatia EU Membership
16 March – Hudghton demands honest food labelling
14 March – SNP Mobile surgery tour
14 March – Commission rethinks its own rethink – SNP MEP concerned
21 February – Bargeddie primary pupils welcome European visitor
15 February – SNP/Plaid on translating EU constitution
1 February – Hudghton seeks EU safeguards for Bees
26 January – Scotland trailing other small nations in latest EU wealth figures
24 January – Scots fisherman's Tsunami Help Offer
12 January – SNP Euro-MPs on EU Constutution
12 January – London parties unite to vote against national control of fisheries
2004
15 December - SNP MEPs on Turkey EU membership talks
15 December - SNP in talks with new EU commissioner
8 December - EC Fishing proposals slammed
7 December - EU-China arms embargo must stay in place
30 November - MEPs back plans for reduced VAT rates
29 November - SNP calls for Languages to be given a future in Europe
29 November - SNP call for statement on Mandelson coup plot reports
26 November - SNP calls for languages to be given a future in Europe
24 November - SNP wins key European Parliament backing for constitutional change
22 November - Barrot must Go!
17 November - SNP / Plaid MEPs to vote against European Commission
16 November - Blair Impeachment case goes to Europe
10 November - North Sea RAC - Voting Rights for Spanish!
27 October - SNP MEPs Welcome Euro Commission Climbdown
26 October - Hudghton highlights oil price impact on Islands
26 October - SNP MEPs to vote against new European Commission
25 October - SNP MEP calls for 'sensible and workable decisions' on fish quotas
20 October - Aberdeen SNP Councillor Attends GM-Free Conference in Brussels
18 October - Hudghton concern at EU advice on Fish Stocks
15 October - Mandelson's Hypocrisy Doesn't Spin
14 October - SNP on Leyla Zana speech to European Parliament
13 October - PRODI Record on CFP Savaged
11 October - SNP in Berriedale Improvement Bid
7 October - EU Must be Joking! - Threat to Zero VAT on Children's Clothes
7 October - New Commissioner challenged on ethical investment labelling
5 October - Winnie Ewing honour for Vi Donaldson
5 October - SNP seeks cross-border support on EU Constitution
5 October - SNP/Plaid on Turkish EU Membership
4 October - SNP/PLAID response to Mandelson EU grilling
1 October - SNP/PLAID Euro-MPs: 'Mandelson has a lot of convincing to do'
28 September - Hudghton Slams CFP 'Disaster'
28 September - Hudghton grills Kroes on Energy Policy
22 September - Europe must stand firm on Turkish reform
20 September - Euro MP adds his support to Petition
15 September - North-East Euro MP announces Surgery Tour
31 August - SNP condemn plan for European flag at Olympics
22 August - SNP/Plaid Response to election of Barroso as EU Commission President
20 August - SNP/Plaid MEPs slam Tory/Labour stitch-up
20 August - Hudghton visits Maritime Rescue Institute
14 July - Thumbs Down for Barroso from SNP/Plaid MEPs
13 July - SNP/Plaid Euro-MPs to question EU Commission President Nominee
7 July - Hudghton to Lead EFA Parliamentary Group
14 June - Hudghton returned to European Parliament
6 June - Anti Fraud MEP welcomed by SNP/PLAID Euro-MPs
28 May - Hudghton publishes Election Economy Manifesto
20 May - Only SNP can bring control of Fishing to Scotland
11 May - Hudghton slams LIB/LAB false hope on Fisheries
4 May - SNP highlights Scottish interest to EU
28 April - MEP seeks block on Broughty Tetra Mast
26 January - Senior SNP delegation in high level Brussels fisheries talks
2003
18 December 2003 - Cat and Dog fur trade ban clears first hurdle
12 March - White Fish Crisis, Success of SNP call for EU compensation
26 February - Alyth AGM- Warning to Rural Economies
25 February - Dundee Fish and Chip Shop Visit
24 February - SNP Team in Dundee Airport Talks
21 February - Cruelty to Greyhounds
20 February - Religious Leaders Visit to EP
18 February - Carnoustie AGM- EU Regulation in Scotland
13 February - Broughty Ferry- Bathing Water Directive
12 February - Aberdeen Gomel Trust
10 February - Rosyth to Riga Ferry Potential
6 February - Sidlaw AGM- Scotland's Interests in CAP
21 January - HIV-Aids and TB in developing countries
16 January - Aquaculture Strategy
15 January - Sheep Identification Proposals
14 January - Working Time in Road Transport
13 January - Independence for England
2002
20 December - Cod Crusaders Message To Ross Finnie
18 December - Gordon Adam FMD
17 December - Napolitano Ditched Report
16 December - Napolitano Report
13 December - FM Disease Report
5 December - CFP Words Into Action Call
4 December - Animal Experiments
3 December - Scalloway Drama Group
28 November - Biebrza National Park
21 November - Scottish Quality Salmon
20 November - Prestige Disaster
19 November - Insensitive Brussels CFP
14 November - French Fines
12 November - Survival Amendments
7 November - Free-For-All Rejected
7 November - Northern Fisheries Alliance
7 November - Rosyth Ferry
31 October - Brussels Via Manchester
27 October - MEP Supports Fife Fishing Communities
24 October - CFP Lambasted
24 October - Jove Amendments
8 October - GMO D-Day 17 January
24 September - European Year Of People With Disabilities
23 September - ABB Job Losses
18 September - ISA Vaccine
18 September - Socio-Economic Impact Of CFP
9 September - Nyborg WWF Fish Summit
16 August - Flood Aid
11 July - Western Isles Abattoir
10 July - SNP Calls On Presidency To Reopen DSF Debate
9 July - Relative Stability
4 July - No To Merger
3 July - Commission Must Stamp Out Illegal Fisheries
3 July - GMO Votes
19 June - Open Access Threat
30 May - CFP Complacency Warning
29 May - Spanish Free-For-All
24 May - Prodi & Fischler
16 May - Phone Scam
19 April - National Identity
16 April - Free Access Floodgates
11 April - Football Fans
2 April - Wallstrom Invitation
27 March - French Beef Ban
20 March - Hudghton slams Tory 'cheats' comment
20 March - Labour MEP in anti-Scots vote
15 March - GMO's Newport
14 March - Structural Investment
11 March - Tory Hot Air over Bagpipe Ban Myth
22 February - Nitrate Vulnerable Zoning Concerns
21 February - Fish Processors Vote
19 February - Brooksbank EU Funds
14 February - GMO's Fife etc
14 February - GMO's Munlochy
13 February - GMO's Munlochy
5 February - Fish Processors
31 January - Dundee Gateway to Europe
30 January - Advertising Warning
30 January - Levi's Brussels Meeting
17 January - Balance Needed in Cod & Hake Crisis
17 January - CFP Reform Outcome
17 January - Fair Deal For Fishermen
17 January - Lavarra Fish Debate
17 January - Plenary Result On Cod & Hake
16 January - Furure Of CFP
16 January - Mossend Rail Freight
15 January - Norway Salmon