That Scotland, like the other parts of the UK, has fared better in this global economic crisis than many of our European neighbours because we are part of one of the world's strongest economies That we have all been protected from the worst of the recession by the credibility and low interest rates the UK government has been able to secure and maintain For Liberal Democrats devolving power is in our DNA and we are delivering that in Government Liberals from the Highlands and Islands have always been at the heart of our party