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Salmond statement at a glance | | Alex Salmond, Scotland's new first minister, has delivered his first statement to the Scottish Parliament, setting out the vision for his SNP minority administration. Here are the main points of the speech: - No nuclear power stations in Scotland
- Achieve faster and more sustainable economic growth for Scotland
- Encourage "entrepreneurial spirit"
- Appoint a council of "internationally acclaimed" economic advisers to provide independent opinion
- Work to remove or reduce the burden of business rates from small businesses
- Remove tolls from the Tay and Forth road bridges
- Bring forward a Climate Change Bill, setting out "ambitious targets" to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland
- Make Scotland a "global leader" in developing solutions to climate change
- Make Scotland a "world leader" for renewable technology
- Announce a "Green Energy Day", when the installed capacity of renewable generation in Scotland overtakes the installed capacity of nuclear power
- Embark on a "national conversation" with the parliament and the Scottish people on constitutional change.
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