Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged progress in tackling exorbitant delivery charges in the face of rising surcharges in rural areas.
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, during a debate on unfair delivery charges, Mr Cameron highlighted the experience of businesses in island communities, who were continuing to suffer from high charges.
Speaking after the debate, Mr Cameron said: “Unfair charging for deliveries always strikes home as we approach Christmas."
“But we have to remember that our business community in the Highlands and Islands has to cope with this all year round."
“It places local businesses at a competitive disadvantage and is hindering our attempts at growing the economy and creating job opportunities."
“We need to see real progress and intensify the pressure on those suppliers who continue to charge exorbitant rates for deliveries here.”