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	Argyll and Bute - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Argyll and Bute (Earra-Ghaidheal agus Bòd in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area.
		The principal part of the council region was part of the traditional county of Argyll, excluding the Morvern area, north of Mull, which is now part of Highland.
		The region also includes the Isle of Bute itself, which was part of the traditional county of Bute.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Argyll_and_Bute (323 words)

	Edinburgh South (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Edinburgh South is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
		Prior to the 2005 general election the constituency had the same boundaries as the Scottish Parliament constituency with the same name.
		The constituency covers the southern portion of Edinburgh, including the wards of Alnwickhill, Fairmilehead, Gilmerton, Kaimes, Marchmont, Merchiston, Moredun, Newington, North Morningside and the Grange, Sciennes, and South Morningside.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edinburgh_South (244 words)

	Scottish Parliament: 18 Dec 2002: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		The purpose of the consultation was to seek to proceed on the basis of the sort of consensus born out of the Scottish Constitutional Convention's scheme for the Scottish Parliament.
		Consequently, the new commission, which has the approval of the Scottish Executive and is referred to in their submission, would sit after the 2007 Scottish Parliament elections.
		The Scottish Parliament is a devolved parliament within the United Kingdom and is essential to the maintenance of the United Kingdom.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /debates?id=2002-12-18.859.0 (6203 words)

	Review of Strategic Planning: Digest of responses to consultation : page 7 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Scottish Natural Heritage: Scottish Ministers should have the final say over the document, but it should be the subject of public consultation and scrutiny from the Scottish Parliament.
		Scottish Housebuilders Association: Given the national significance of the overview document, there would clearly be a need for the Scottish Parliament to be involved in the process of policy development and scrutiny of the document.
		Scottish Association for Public Transport: The Overview and reports on the results of consultation should then be laid before the Transport and Environment Committee for annual approval and ratification by the Scottish Parliament.
	www.scotland.gov.uk /library3/planning/rspd-07.asp (1930 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Politics of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Scottish and English crowns were unified in 1603 when James VI of Scotland became James I of England.
		To replace the Scottish Office, the former UK government department who fought in Scotland's corner, a devolved administration called the Scottish Executive was established, with the First Minister of Scotland at its head.
		The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) were formed in 1998 and operate as the foremost political party of the far-left in Scotland.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Politics_of_Scotland (2296 words)

	soc.culture.scottish FAQ - faqs.org.ru
		About the authors: Bernard Crick, founding secretary of the Study of Parliament group in 1963 and author of The Reform of Parliament (1963) and of In Defence of Politics, is Emeritus Professor of Politics, London University and an Honorary Fellow of the Politics Department of the University of Edinburgh.
		Scottish Nationalisn is not based on history it is conceived on the hopes of the future.
		Scottish businesses in particular, rather than having a Scottish address are forced to use either a "UK" version, or an international one which might already be in use by a different company elsewhere in the world.
	faqs.org.ru /en/travel/cultures/scottish/scottish-faq-20.htm (3457 words)

	Argyll and Bute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The principal part of the council region is the traditional county of Argyll, excluding the Morvern area, north of Mull, which is now part of Highland.
		The region also includes the Isle of Bute itself (which is part of the traditional county of Bute) and Helensburgh and Lomond which is part of Dunbartonshire.
		Argyll and Bute covers the largest administrative area of any Scottish council.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/A/Argyll-and-Bute.htm (305 words)

	Argyll & Bute Scottish Liberal Democrats - working for residents and businesses alike (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		"The Scottish Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity."
		The largest towns in the Scottish Parliamentary Constituency of Argyll and Bute are Dunoon, Oban, Rothesay and Campbeltown, with the Isles of Islay and Mull each supporting populations of over 2000.
		At the 2005 General Election, Helensburgh and Lomond joined with the rest of Argyll and Bute to form the Argyll and Bute County Constituency for the UK Parliament at Westminster.
	www.kirtel.demon.co.uk /argyll_libdems/about.html (230 words)

	Argyll & Bute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Argyll & Bute is practically unchanged since 1983 when the island of Bute was added to the old Argyll seat.
		Argyll & Bute is that political rarity - a Liberal Democrat/ Scottish National Party contest where the two main London-based parties are trailing.
		In the Scottish election of 1999, the new Liberal banner man in Argyll & Bute was George Lyon, a farmer on Rothesay on the isle of Bute who was President of the Scottish branch of the National Farmers Union.
	www.alba.org.uk /scot03constit/h01.html (2312 words)

	Proposed Animal Incinerator - Bute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		At that stage Bute was not intended to be designated part of the area exempt from the burial ban as the EU criteria for "remoteness" was over 100 kilometres from disposal facilities and low livestock numbers.
		The farms in Bute and Cowal are small hill farms and the problems here cannot be compared with the large operations in the East and in the Central Belt.
		From enquiries made of Argyll and Bute Council I understand that discussions are ongoing and it could be some time yet before the Council are in a position to reach a decision.
	www.colglen.org.uk /incinerator.shtml (4551 words)

	Argyll and Bute (UK Parliament constituency) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Argyll and Bute is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
		A similar constituency, also called Argyll and Bute, is used by the Scottish Parliament.
		The constituency covers the Argyll and Bute council area.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/A/Argyll-and-Bute-(UK-Parliament-constituency).htm (141 words)

	About Scotland
		Under the terms of the Act, the Scottish Parliament is able to pass laws affecting Scotland covering a range of issues.
		The relationship between the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Parliament is similar to the relationship between the UK Government and the UK Parliament at Westminster.
		The Scottish law system is based on civil law, which is derived from ancient Roman law, whereas the other parts of Great Britain follow the common law, which originated in England with the evolution of case law and precedents.
	homepages.tesco.net /~scotlandweb/aboutscot/scot005.html (1330 words)

	House of Commons Standing Committee (pt 8) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute): Is the hon.
		The people were promised that the Scottish Parliament would cost £40 million; my brief says that it has cost £380 million, but that figure is out of date and the cost is now greater than £400 million.
		The Scottish Parliament is working well: it is a new institution that should be given a fair wind and allowed time to settle down.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200203/cmstand/scotg/st031112/31112s08.htm (1623 words)

	BBC NEWS \| VOTE2001 \| SCOTLAND \| Key constituencies in Scotland
		The constituencies of Ayr and Edinburgh Pentlands will be key in their fight back in Scotland.
		The Lib Dems will be hoping to repeat their Scottish Parliament success in taking Aberdeen South and working hard to retain their existing seats, especially in Gordon and West Aberdeenshire.
		Argyll and Bute is also a seat where they are trying to make a breakthrough.
	news.bbc.co.uk /vote2001/hi/english/scotland/newsid_1227000/1227904.stm (418 words)

	GENUKI: Buteshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Argyll and Bute Council Local Collections for the library in Dunoon which holds most published information on the history of the area, and Argyll and Bute Council - History and Heritage for local history and museums.
		FreeCen for Bute has an index to the 1841 census for the county, and some 1851 records, and welcomes more transcribers for this project providing free access to 19th century census indexes.
		Bute Sons and Daughters describes itself: "Set up by Bute Enterprises, a local community based organisation, the Sons and Daughters project aims to develop Bute's genealogy strands, not only in terms of family histories but also our local heritage.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/sct/BUT (1015 words)

	Aspect 2003: George Lyon, Scottish Liberal Democrat Party candidate, Argyll and Bute, 2003
		Following the delay in giving the go-ahead for Mid Argyll Hospital, George Lyon has warned Argyll & Clyde Health Board that if they walk away from the project in May their credibility will be severely undermined and the trust of local people lost forever.
		I remain committed to fighting Argyll and Bute's corner at Holyrood and on the 1st May I ask you to vote for me as the local man with the proven track record.
		Argyll & Bute is one of the biggest constituencies in Scotland with a landmass greater than Belgium and has 26 inhabited islands.
	gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk /aspect/aspect2003/sld/a03sldarg.htm (821 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Debates for 9 Feb 2004 (pt 30) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		If the Bill has its full effect and is not overtaken by the commission, the current Scottish Parliament constituency of Argyll and Bute will survive until 2011, despite being based on the boundary of a district council that was abolished in 1996.
		The STV system would also have the advantage that Scottish Parliament and local council elections held on the same day could be held using the same voting system.
		The Scottish people were excited about the Scottish Parliament, and may have had huge expectations about what it could deliver.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200304/cmhansrd/vo040209/debtext/40209-30.htm (2118 words)

	Scotland Guide - Government and Politics - The Scottish Parliament
		The Parliament was elected on 6 May 1999, reconvened after a 292 year gap on 12 May 1999, and assumed its full powers after the official opening by the Queen on 1 July 1999.
		The powers of the Scottish Parliament are based on those established by the Labour led Constitutional Convention.
		Argyll and Bute; Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross; Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber; Moray; Orkney; Ross, Skye and Inverness West; Shetland; Western Isles (8 seats).
	www.siliconglen.com /Scotland/19_12.html (754 words)

	Sunday Herald, The: What was your local MP's finest hour ?
		Argyll and Bute: Ray Michie (LibDem) I campaigned for many years, as did my father, Lord Bannerman of Kildonan before me, for the re- establishment of the Scottish parliament.
		Dundee East: John McAllion (Lab) The establishment of a Scottish parliament, elected under proportional representation, and the enactment by that parliament of an act abolishing poindings and warrant sales.
		I was delighted when we won the referendum and becoming a member of the parliament was the icing on the cake.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20010513/ai_n13960169 (1432 words)

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		Jane Fowler explained that because the departure of Alasdair Bovaird from Argyll & Bute Council, no further action has been taken in drafting a letter to Ross Finnie expressing concern at the lack of opportunity for participation in the recent CAP Reform Islander Stakeholder meetings for islands out with the unitary authorities.
		Website The website is going to be moved from Argyll & Bute Council's server to a new ISP — once the funding allocated by Alasdair Bovaird for this development has been clarified.
		The Scottish Islands Network is ineligible as a project partner because of its lack of legal status.
	www.scottishislands.org.uk /january-2004.doc (1611 words)

	Aspect 2003: David Petrie, Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party candidate, Argyll and Bute, 2003
		The Scottish Parliament was formed to be run on a consensual basis where no single party was ever likely to have an overall majority.
		Argyll & Bute venues are ideally situated to attract winter tourism and increased conference demands by investing in, and upgrading hotel, theatre and conference facilities.
		The residents and businesses of Argyll & Bute cannot constantly be burdened with annual increases in Council Tax and Business Rates, while at the same time suffering a continual deterioration of Council services.
	gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk /aspect/aspect2003/cup/a03cuparg.htm (947 words)

	The Scottish Parliament Elections 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Election of Members to the Scottish Parliament are for both Regional and Constituency Members.
		Orkney; Shetland; Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross; Ross, Skye and Inverness West; Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber; Moray; Western Isles (Eilean Siar); Argyll and Bute.
		One Constituency Member will be elected for each of the above Constituencies and 7 Regional Members will be allocated in accordance with the provisions of Sections 7 and 8 of the Scotland Act 1998.
	www.highland.gov.uk /landaintra/corporate_services/elections/sp.htm (161 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Events \| Euros 99 \| News \| Labour top in Scotland
		The Scottish Socialist Party, which scored a victory at the Scottish Parliament elections by returning one MSP through proportional representation, was unable to continue its success.
		The Lib Dems were soundly beaten in some of their Borders strongholds and lost seats they won last month, such as Argyll and Bute and Edinburgh West.
		Analysts say their poor showing may be down to anger over the coalition deal with Labour in the Scottish Parliament, especially over the issue of tuition fees.
	newsrss.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/events/euros_99/news/newsid_368000/368446.stm (620 words)

	Submission Sample (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		RESPONSE TO The Council recognises the significance of the new dimensions to democracy in Scotland with the advent of the Scottish Parliament and wishes to participate fully in discussing a basis tor and, in due course, developing a constructive relationship at both a local and national level between local government and the Scottish Parliament.
		These measures can include - number of hours worked, demands of constituents, variety of roles, knowledge of services, appreciation of legal and financial issues -and all draw one to the inevitable conclusion that councillors should be adequately remunerated for both their ward responsibilities and the additional corporate responsibilities some might hold within the Council.
		We would also point out that consultation in Argyll and Bute, with our extensive land mass and dispersed urban, rural and islands communities, while worthwhile, is very difficult and expensive to carry out as comprehensively as we would like.
	www.scotland.gov.uk /mcintosh/submissions/samples/argyll-bute-council.htm (3972 words)

	Sunday Herald, The: readers'views
		Argyll and Bute Council, where there are no Labour councillors, has rejected PR.
		YOUR article on the greening of Scotland stated under "failures" that the Scottish Executive had not set targets for cutting pollution and that Scotland was going to fail to meet the UK target of a 12.5% reduction in air pollution by 2012 (News, August 25).
		Scottish Power is at least doing its bit with a commitment to clean up its coal- fired power stations by 2010.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20020908/ai_n12578414/pg_2 (990 words)

	Argyll & Bute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		In this election, the Liberals had contested Argyll for the first time since 1966, when their candidate, as in 1964 had been a certain John Mckay, a leading Liberal while at Glasgow University.
		In the Scottish election, the new Liberal bannerman in Argyll & Bute was George Lyon, a farmer on Rothesay on the isle of Bute who was President of the Scottish branch of the National Farmers Union.
		Mr Park said that while Lyon was Scottish President of the National Farmers Union, he had been happy to take hundreds of millions of pounds in subsidies and set-aside payments, but when fishermen sought one-off, short-term aid of less than £5m to aid conservation, Lyon had accused them of playing politics.
	www.alba.org.uk /nextwe/h01.html (1914 words)

	Scottish Conservatives - McGRIGOR SELECTED FOR ARGYLL AND BUTE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Scottish Conservative Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie McGrigor has been selected to fight the Argyll and Bute seat in the General Election.
		I enjoy being an MSP immensely, and I would relish the chance to work for the people of Argyll and Bute in Scotland's other Parliament too.
		He stood in the Western Isles in the 1997 General Election, and he has been Conservative MSP for Highlands and Islands since 1999, and is currently spokesman on culture and sport.
	www.scottishtories.org.uk /pressrelease.asp?ID=2772 (333 words)

	The Electoral Commission : Election results
		Elections were held for the Scottish Parliament on 1 May 2003.
		The electoral system used for the Scottish Parliament elections is a combination of first past the post and the Additional Member System.
		The first vote is for a constituency Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), where the candidate with the most votes wins the constituency seat.
	www.electoralcommission.gov.uk /election-data/index.cfm?epage=b&frmElectionID=2 (367 words)

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