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Quotes from Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government — Alex Salmond

1954–2024 Scotland

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Our united belief in social justice demands no less.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

Scotland has a unique opportunity to develop one of the strongest renewable and green energy industries in Europe - and, a world centre for excellence.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

It is the very stuff of politics that parties like to have a go at each other - a vibrant democracy demands no less.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

The role and function of backbench politicians deserves to be treated with respect.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

A critical aspect of increasing economic growth is creating a smarter Scotland.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

We must remove, not erect, barriers to degree level education.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

I wouldn't dream of intruding into a reserved matter.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

Such are the joys of national leadership!

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

In truth, most people already believe there is too much legislation and yearn for a more considered and more restricted approach. I embrace that sense of legislative restraint.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

A skilled people, an economy with a competitive edge. These are the ways to transform economic performance.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

The people of Scotland want a Government based on principle but able to move with mainstream opinion to build consensus in the public interest.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

It is not the purpose of Government to legislate - rather it is for Government and Parliament to legislate with a purpose.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

A visible police presence on the streets is the best means we have of reassuring communities throughout Scotland. We know too that high visibility policing deters criminals.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

Those are the objectives - competence, consensus and vision - against which we should be judged. Of course that judgement could come earlier if the opposition parties wished to force an election!

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

I would welcome a Westminster election next month - just as long as it is not organised by the Scotland Office under electronic voting!

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

To win and retain the trust of the people requires an administration willing to focus on showing competence and direction in the day to day business of government.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

David Mundell MP said it would take a miracle to save Glasgow University participation in the Crichton campus. It is now official - miracles happen in an SNP run Scotland!

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

Politicians often like to believe that we exist to make law - and that only through constantly changing the law we achieve our policy objectives. That view of political leadership is mistaken.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

It is about much more than the constitution. It is about how we create the vibrant economy, the healthy society and the socially and environmentally just society in which we - all of us - believe.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

It is unacceptable that eight of the ten areas in the UK with the lowest life expectancy are in Glasgow. And it is surely a matter of national scandal that life expectancy in war torn Iraq remains higher than in some areas of the largest city in Scotland.

Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Alex Salmond (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.