Ian Hudghton
Scottish National Party
Member of the European Parliament

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Press Releases

• 18 June - SNP MEP: Time to ditch Lisbon Treaty
• 17 Jun - SNP MEP criticises Lib/Lab/Tory 'unholy alliance'
• 16 Jun - Making Scotland's Roads Safer
• 5 Jun - Measures to tackle illegal fishing welcomed
• 21 May - Fisheries review is good for Scotland
• 20 May - First EU Maritime Day - Hudghton calls for EU to recognise Scotland's contribution
• 19 May - European Parliament moves against Holiday Conmen
• 8 May - SNP MEP Backs Controls of Lobbying
• 23 Apr - SNP President backs European organ donor co-operation
• 23 Apr - Hudghton Welcomed Impressive Scottish Presence
• 22 Apr - Agrofuels and food prices
• 22 Apr - Hudghton wins support in Re-Election Bid
• 22 Apr - Shetland Islands Visits
• 18 Apr - MEP Welcomes EU Commitment to "Childproofing" in Cars
• 9 Apr - László Tőkés joins EFA Group in European Parliament
• 3 Apr - SNP President Leads debate among EU partners
• 2 Apr - EU Commissioner Statement On Vat For Disabled People Welcomed
• 1 Apr - Salmond and Hudghton Congratulate Local Social Enterprise
• 12 Mar - EU Statement Highlights Missed Jobs Opportunity for Scotland
• 27 Feb - Hudghton MEP calls for end to Strasbourg circus
• 25 Feb - Hudghton Calls For Fisheries Reform
• 20 Feb - SNP MEP urges referendum on Lisbon Treaty
• 19 Feb - Kosova - independence declaration welcomed
• 19 Feb - Hudghton tells EU Scotland's ready for a greater role
• 13 Feb - SNP Backs East Renfrewshire EU Treaty Vote
• 31 Jan - EU praise for Scottish government's approach to fishing industry
• 30 Jan - Better Food Labelling Rules Welcomed
• 15 Jan - Exemption of smaller airports from EU rules welcomed

2007

• 28 Nov - SNP critical of EU Fisheries Proposal
• 13 Nov - Sarkozy snub to Scotland
• 13 Nov - SNP Welcomes European Vote on Sport In Schools
• 23 Oct - SNP MEP condemns EU treaty sell-out
• 11 Oct - Scotland's Chance for Key Role in European Maritime Policy
• 7 Oct - SNP Politicians Call for End to Shark Finning
• 5 Oct - Burma - EU must reconsider Total contract say MEPs
• 1 Oct - SNP Welcome Scots Fishermen's Call for Leading Role in Europe
• 25 Sep - SNP President Ian Hudghton MEP Calls for action on Toy Safety
• 20 Sep - SNP President meets NFU Leaders
• 18 Sep - Labour MEP 'Bizarre' Comments
• 16 Sep - SNP President Hosts Forfar Celebratory Dinner
• 12 Sep - Parliamentarians Hit The Road With Kincardineshire Surgery Tour
• 12 Sep - SNP MEP Backs Animal Testing Ban
• 5 Sep - SNP MEP'S Back Review of Liquids on Planes
• 3 Sep - Scottish Fishermen commended in European Parliament
• 31 Aug - MEP Tackles Ryanair As Passengers Pay A Premium For Being Disabled
• 27 Aug - Hudghton Attends Unveiling Of Memorial For Scots Soldiers
• 27 Aug - Hudghton welcome EU Export Decision
• 21 Jul - MEP Welcomes Open Golf Showcase
• 14 Jul - Hudghton Backs Scottish Government’s Active Role in Europe
• 11 Jul - EU Maritime Policy -  Don't Repeat Mistakes of CFP Warns SNP MEP
• 10 Jul - SNP MEP Condemns Ban on Traditional Barometers
• 4 Jul - Hudghton Welcomes Recommendation for Angus EU Funds Inclusion
• 2 Jul - Hudghton Lays Wreath at Somme Memorial
• 2 Jul - SNP MEP Welcomes Highland Train Upgrade
• 28 Jun - SNP MEP Welcomes Success of City Port
• 20 Jun - Hudghton Backs Calls to Ban Brazilian Beef
• 20 Jun - Basque MEP joins EFA Group
• 19 Jun - SNP Welcomes EU Agreement on Vodka Labelling
• 19 Jun - SNP MEP Welcomes Scotch Whisky Vote
• 19 Jun - MEP Visits City Primary
• 24 May - MEP Warns Against Euro Business Rip-Off
• 21 May - Hudghton Welcomes Blairgowrie Pupils to European Parliament
• 18 May - Hudghton Welcomes Moves for Shetland-Norway Ferry Link
• 10 May - SNP MEP Backs Rules for Safer Lorries
• 16 Apr - SNP MEP on City’s First Direct Flight To Brussels
• 28 Mar - European Parliament To Debate Football's Future
• 28 Mar - SNP Welcomes Debate on Discards - But No Substitute for National Control
• 14 Mar - SNP/PLAID MEPs Oppose Trident
• 28 Feb - MEP “Deeply Saddened” By Malta’s Failure To End Bird Hunt
• 14 Feb - SNP MEP Hails Aberdeen-Brussels Link
• 13 Feb - Scots MEP Takes on Vital Transport Portfolio
• 13 Feb - Cautious Welcome for EU 'Green' Crime Laws
• 9 Feb - SNP Politicians meet with Dundee University Languages Department
• 1 Feb - SNP Seeks EU Ban on Junk Food Ads
• 31 Jan - Euro threat to 999 calls Concern at moves towards single EU emergency phone number
• 23 Jan - Independence of Scottish Football under threat in Key EU Vote
• 23 Jan - SNP Backs Brazil Beef Ban
• 17 Jan - Euro proposal good news for Scotland's rail travellers
• 16 Jan - From Barra to Brussels MEP puts Hebrides in Prestigious Euro Calendar
• 16 Jan - Welcome for Irish in European Parliament

2006

• 31 Dec - SNP Release Report Card On Scottish Executive Attendance At Key EU Meetings
• 27 Dec - Poorer Scots could miss out on foreign study options
• 21 Dec - Scotland's fishermen betrayed again at EU talks
• 13 Dec - Brussels meddling in TV advertising criticised
• 13 Dec - SNP to Back Safer Oil Tankers
• 13 Dec - SNP MEP votes against weak chemicals law
• 12 Dec - SNP to reject chemicals rules
• 12 Dec - SNP backs clean water rules
• 9 Dec - Single EU ID Card Scheme Concerns
• 30 Nov - North-East Shortbread in Brussels Showcase
• 15 Nov - Hudghton re-elected EP Group Leader
• 15 Nov - EU misses multilingualism opportunity
• 15 Nov -  EU services law could undermine Scotland's social services
• 14 Nov - Marine strategy must preserve Scotland's Marine riches
• 7 Nov - SNP says "aye" to new EU language post
• 1 Nov - MEP accepts consignment of NE Shortbread for European Parliament
• 18 Oct - Hudghton reacts to possible Cod Ban
• 16 Oct - Conference backs Hudghton on EU Maritime Strategy
• 10 Oct - Slàinte! SNP toasts EU recognition for Gaelic Whisky
• 28 Sep - Renewed calls for CFP to be scrapped
• 28 Sep - SNP backs Shark Fin restrictions
• 26 Sep - SNP concerns at Euro threat to public services
• 26 Sep - Doner Kebab meat scandal - SNP MEP criticises Europe's response
• 18 Sep - SNP to back cheaper mobile phone calls law
• 14 Sep - MEP stands up for Scottish Vodka High Spirits in Brussels
• 13 Sep - Concerns over EU child seat-belt rules
• 13 Sep - MEP meets UKOOA on Energy Debate
• 11 Sep - Scottish Mince Threat - UK and Scottish Governments to Blame
• 1 Sep - SNP in exchange of views with Canadian Fisheries Minister
• 29 Aug - MEP pays tribute to Elgin-Landshut Founders
• 28 Aug - SNP President visits Uists and Barra
• 23 Aug - Hudghton - Fares cut is "Great News" for Islands
• 31 July - Hudghton renews fight against European city guide scam
• 12 July - Hudghton pledges support for Scottish Butchers
• 10 July - Hudghton seeks "A Fair Deal" for Motorcyclists
• 5 July - Finland EU Presidency sets example for Scotland
• 4 July - EU Ruling boost for Gaelic
• 15 June - MEP backing Scotland's Inshore Fishermen
• 14 June - "Immediate Action" needed to protect Scottish Salmon
• 13 June - Protecting Workers from Contaminated Needles
• 7 June - New EU Seas Policy - SNP urges caution
• 6 June - EU 50th birthday plans - MEP concerned
• 1 June - Cautious welcome for new child medicines rules
• 16 May - EU Plan threatens Exploitation of Western Sahara
• 10 May - Press conference/book launch: 25 Years of the European Free Alliance (EFA)
• 4 May - SNP welcome report on EU Membership
• 3 May - SNP condemns illegal EU plan to Exploit Western Sahara resources
• 3 May - EU meddling in Football - SNP concerned
• 23 Mar - UK Government failing to fulfil Euro Environmental obligations
• 22 Mar - SNP "Astonished" over UK inaction on Buildings Directive
• 15 Mar - Hudghton welcomes Euro Fishing Proposals
• 8 Mar - UK Bans Scottish Ministers from sitting at EU Top Table
• 16 Feb - SNP critical of chaotic scenes in Euro Parliament
• 14 Feb - Hudghton welcomes Final End of "Tan Ban" directive
• 14 Feb - European Parliament gives full support to SNP text on Shetland Box
• 13 Feb - New EU Law threatens Scottish Social Care Standards
• 18 Jan - Spanish MEPs Launch Full-Scale Attack on Scottish Waters
• 2 Feb - Euro threat to Scotch Whisky Industry thwarted - SNP welcome decision
• 31 Jan - Scottish Fishermen secure powerful backing from European Parliament

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

• 9 March – SNP demands translated constitution
• 8 March – International Women's Day
• 7 March – EU Minister's blow to small software developers
• 4 March – French referendum announcement puts pressure on Blair
• 3 March – Hudghton highlights need to respect standards in services
• 24 February – European Parliament demands commission rethink on Tsunami aid
• 23 February – Euro-MPs denounce closure of Basque newspaper
• 22 February – EU Health privatisation threat

• 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

• 12 January - Luxembourg - A small European nation at the EU's helm
• 11 January - SNP MEP backing Pensions
• 11 January - SNP calls for fisheries to be left out of EU treaty

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

• 14 April - Spanish Fountain Gaffe - Hudghton seeks solution
• 31 March - Hudghton - Parliament must reject Spanish stitch up on fish
• 4 March - Hudghton cautions Canary Islands tourists
• 2 March - Hudghton seeks EU ruling to halt tetra masts
• 12 February - SNP slate Labour-Tory cop out on Workers' rights
• 11 February - Hudghton chips in to help Scots potato farmers
• 10 February - SNP raises Ryanair case in Europe
• 6 February - Hudghton welcomes ruling on offshore working time

• 26 January - Senior SNP delegation in high level Brussels fisheries talks

• 23 January - Hudghton and Vogts team up for languages event
• 22 January - SNP support for Animal transport rules
• 20 January - SNP and Irish Fisheries Minister meeting on Scots Crisis
• 15 January - Scots Labour and Liberals slammed for backing Nuclear cover-up
• 14 January - Scots Labour and Liberals slammed for backing nuclear cover-up
• 14 January - Ireland's EU Presidency welcomed by Welsh and Scots
• 13 January - Hudghton backs council concerns over cap reforms
• 13 January - SNP makes nuclear stand in European Parliament
• 12 January  - SNP MEP Bids to re-open fisheries deal
• 9 January - Euro MP meets VisitScotland Chiefs

2003

• 18 December 2003 - Cat and Dog fur trade ban clears first hurdle

• 8 December - SNP publish ten priorities to place fishing communities on road to recovery
• 19 November - Hudghton seeks EU protection for Single Malts
• 13 November - Hudghton talks up Scotland's Business Tourism role
• 29 October - Europe under the spotlight at Dundee meeting
• 20 October - Cat and Dog Fur Trade
• 16 October - Hudghton praises Shetland fishing campaign
• 16 October - No show Finnie lets Scotland down
• 14 October - SNP joins call to protect EU minority languages
• 7 October - Hudghton seeks solution to students' plight in France
• 29 September - Hudghton again heads SNP Euro Team
• 8 September - Top Tory fails to support Scottish control of Fisheries
• 3 September - SNP Welcomes Euro Vote on Disadvantaged Regions
• 3 September - Tories back failed CFP "Struan Stevenson should resign"
• 3 September - Leading Flemish Politician Condems Vlaams Blok Attack
• 2 September - Euro MPs set to condemn UK treatment of Asylum Seekers
• 1 September - Hudghton Seeks to Plug Pensions Loophole
• 27 August - Hudghton welcomes Scapa Flow report
• 9 July - Top EU Legal Adviser backs SNP Fisheries Fears
• 2 July - Hudghton welcome toughening of GM rules
• 20 June - SNP Condemns £3.3 million "Oversight"
• 10 June - Hudghton accuses Fisheries ministers of inaction
• 4 June - SNP wins fisheries victory in European Parliament
• 3 June - MEP's force pace on Tanker safety
• 3 June - Scots "Innocent Victims" of French action
• 30 May - SNP anger at Dundee leaflet
• 15 May - Historical Fishing Rights Must be Protected
• 14 May - Hudghton Welcome Tough Line on GMO Liarbility
• 16 April - More London lies on fisheries cash
• 27 March - SNP Welcomes €600m EU Aids Research Funding
• 27 March - Lib Dems mauled by Sharks yet again - Finnie "Splashing around helplessly"

• 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