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August 2010

Maxwell demands to know why Scots pay more for their holidays
Barrhead-based 'Mary's Meals' needs your unwanted textiles
Maxwell opposes Tory proposals to plunge Scots into darkness

July 2010

Maxwell attends REHIS annual conference
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde faces £1 billion burden
Stewart hosts Big Lottery funding advice session
Maxwell meets Muslim and Jewish representatives on non-invasive post mortems

June 2010

British Airways targets west of Scotland travellers
Scottish Government delivers record high police numbers
Maxwell celebrates World Blood Donor Day 2010
East Renfrewshire celebrates 100 year anniversary of Girl Guides

May 2010

Dumbarton Academy pupils win trip to Brussels
Robert Tannahill bicentenary
Greater recognition for our veterans
Action on crime making the difference in Strathclyde

April 2010

My campaign for mandatory reporting gains opposition support
Welcome for Paisley Museum cash award
Finland ontroduces RIP cigarettes
More money for youth organisations

March 2010

Launch of Independence referendum consultation - have your say!
Stewart appointed Girlguiding ambassador for East Renfrewshire
Debate paves the way for reform on 'double jeopardy' law
Stewart pays respect to victims of Clydebank blitz

February 2010

Scottish Government introduces boiler scrappage scheme
Stewart represents you on European CoR
Giffnock Soccer Centre are on the ball
Stewart calls for more battery recycling

January 2010

Tobin's Law
Stewart pays respect to Miep Gies
Alcohol abuse costs each taxpayer £900
Stewart encourages recycling

December 2009

Maxwell pays visit to ambulance staff
'Spark of genius' makes sense to Maxwell
Festive cheer for pupils at Isobel Mair School
Maxwell talks politics with Arran High School pupils

October 2009

Further calls for introduction of fire-safe cigarettes
Assurances needed over future of Rugby Sevens
Maxwell donates smoking ban files to Ash Scotland
Stewart elected to European Committee

September 2009

Maxwell in bid to close DNA retention 'loophole'
Record number of police officers paying dividends
Maxwell welcomes new investment in Scottish schools
Police efforts applauded by Maxwell

Summer 2009

Maxwell welcomes East Renfrewshire regeneration bid
Scots holidaymakers urged to remember 112
Scottish Parliament celebrates 10 years
Tobacco and Primary Medical Services Bill

June 2009

Maxwell expresses concern about NHS taxi contract
Mearns Castle High School are proud debating finalists
Maxwell calls for the introduction of non-invasive post-mortems
We are the champions...

May 2009

Maxwell backs plans for doctors to report knife attacks to Police
Support continues for the introduction of fire-safe cigarettes
Maxwell pays visit to local Paisley hospice
Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Bill

April 2009

Should prisoners pay compensation?
Council Tax frozen again
Scotland benefits from cut in prescription charges
Scotland crowned Plate Champions at RWC 7s

March 2009

Maxwell joins the Justice Committee
New constituency office opens
New signings for Team Maxwell
A people's power company

June 2008

Basketball flying high with SportScotland funding
Maxwell at British-Irish Council meeting on child poverty
Sailing in Scotland buoyed by SportScotland investment
388,000 students to benefit from Council Tax abolition
Water charges exemption for charities and churches

May 2008

A National Conversation
Maxwell welcomes funding to keep girls physically active
Small business grants scheme introduced
Graduate endowment abolished
Maxwell welcomes cut in prescription charges
One year in Government

April 2008

A National Conversation
A winning team
Council Tax freeze delivered
Money to fight crime
Flooding consultation announced

Sri Lanka Special

Maxwell Welcomes Glasgow Winning Commonwealth
Maxwell Welcomes Commonwealth Games Bill
Maxwell Opens Tsunami Sri Lanka Orphanage on behalf of Scottish Government

November 2007

Time for Independence? National Conversation Underway
Scotland Win the World Cup
Maxwell Sponsors REHIS Exhibition at the Scottish Parliament
Housing Supply Task Force Launched

July 2007

Stewart Maxwell Named as New Minister for Communities & Sport
Minister Presents IRB 7-aside Trophy to New Zealand
Scotland’s Debt and What We Can Do About It

February 2007

Maxwell Meets Ex-USA Vice President Al Gore
Maxwell Demands Health Boards Provide Macugen for Patients with AMD
New Poll
2003-2007 Review

December 2006

Merry Christmas
Play Fair with Scottish Authors, Maxwell tells WH Smith
Three Ceilidhs and an Ice Show
Ethical Investments
Maxwell Becomes Vice President

October 2006

Maxwell promoted to shadow cabinet
Police computer scandal continues
Public health campaigns
Scotland needs more all-weather pitches
Scottish Football

July 2006

Successful conclusion to 'Health for All' campaign
Vote to protect Scottish bottled water
Fire-safe cigarettes debated in Parliament
Metal detectors would help to tackle knife carrying
Scotland must bid for European Football Championships

May 2006

Maxwell fights for Scottish produce
Maxwell opens Scottish Tobacco Control Alliance AGM
Maxwell wins doubling of sentences for Knife Crime
Maxwell made patron of Paisley NOS support group

February 2006

Maxwell calls for review of drink driving
Security at Vale of Leven
Time to get tough on Knife Crime
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Victory for threatened Millport care home

December 2005

Maxwell votes against 24 hour drinking
Maxwell attends launch of Independence Convention
Maxwell pledges support for Scotland’s National Day
Maxwell reveals that speed camera profits fill Treasury coffers

October 2005

Maxwell calls for the retention of A&E
Maxwell uncovers the truth about banknotes
Maxwell calls on Scotland to fulfil tourism potential
Post mortem delays unacceptable
Maxwell reveals £2 billion road crash bill

June 2005

Victory for Maxwel l After Two Year Smoking Bill Campaign
Maxwe ll Challenges Executive to Publish Scottish Health Statistics
Maxwell Discusses Crofting Problems on Arran
Maxwell Urges Longer Opening Hours for Minor Injuries Units

May 2005

Concerns Remain About Local Services After Argyll & Clyde Closure
Maxwell Exposes Loophole in Lib/Lab Smoking Bill
Maxwell Uncovers Computer Scandal
Rouken Glen Wood Saved—Again

March 2005

West of Scotland Wai ting Lists Soar Under Labour
Maxwell Launches SNP Firearms Petition
Only One Birth A Week At Vale Of Leven
Executive Heed Maxwell’s Call For Increased Funding

February 2005

Maxwell Demands the Release of Funding to Help End Bed Blocking
Maxwell Welcomes Intern
Lib/Lab Council Fails to Tackle Crime in East Renfrewshire
Maxwell Disappointed by New Plans for Rouken Glen Wood
Protect Children Before Drug Addicts, Says Maxwell

January 2005

Maxwell Calls For New Firearms Act
Stewart Maxwell’s Office Donates to Tsunami Appeal
Maxwell Urges Executive To Introduce Up-To-Date Breast Screening Methods in Scotland
Executive Continue to Abrogate Responsibilty
Maxwell Remembers Victims of Holocaust

December 2004

Maxwell Demands Fairness for Scottish Troops Serving in Iraq
Maxwell Forces Executive To Publish Health Data
Maxwell Condemns Abolition of Health Improvement Fund

October 2004

Ban on Smoking in Public Places Moves Closer
Maxwell Appointed Shadow Deputy Health Minister
Stewart Nominated in Politician of the Year Award
MSP Welcomes New Staff Members
Parliament’s New Holyrood Home Welcomes Guests

February - April 2004

Labour MPs Launch Attack on Scottish Whisky Industry
Massive Public Support for Maxwell’s Passive Smoking Bill
Self-Extinguishing Cigarettes Save Lives
Local Hero Needed for Parliament Opening
Maxwell Tackles Scottish Government on Lack of Support for Loch Lomond Rescue Boat

November 2003 - January 2004

Victory for Maxwell in Scotch Beef showdown with ASDA
Revealed: Over one million Scots live in poverty
Prohibition of Smoking in Regulated Areas (Scotland) Bill launched
Council Tax rises will hit pensioners

August - October 2003

Maxwell pledges to fight cuts in local maternity services
Anti-smoking proposal gains widespread support
Constituency Office Opens
Maxwell defends local fire stations
PFI is putting private profit before public safety