Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, has today pressed the Scottish Government to commit funding to support the work of Highland Befrienders.
During a session of portfolio questions at the Scottish Parliament, Edward Mountain MSP asked the Scottish Government “what action it is tak
Recorded Crime in Scotland 2018-19 published today, shows that sexual crimes in the Highlands have risen by 34% and have risen by 8% nationally.
Overall crimes in the Highlands have decreased by 3% per cent, however, crime has risen in Scotland as a whole by 1 per cent, or almost 2,000 crimes.
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Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, questioned Audit Scotland on their investigation into Cairngorm Mountain and the Funicular Railway during an evidence session of the Scottish Parliament’s Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PAPLS) Committee.
Edward Mountain asked: “There are
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the scrapping of the SNP Government’s plan for a “Named Persons” scheme.
Mr Cameron, who is the Scottish Conservatives’ Policy Co-ordinator, said: “I share the widespread relief that this terrible scheme has been consigned to the dustb
Donald Cameron, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, has highlighted newly released figures which show that NHS Western Isles and NHS Highland have the highest rates of delayed discharge in Scotland.
New figures show that the UK economy continues to grow and wages continue to rise. With more people in full-time jobs than ever before, more people have the security of a regular wage. And with wages still growing faster than prices, people have more money in their pockets.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warmly welcomed the decision by the UK Government that there will be two year post study work visas for international students.
Mr Cameron said: “Scottish Conservatives have argued for this change and the announcement shows that the UK Government is
Jeremy Corbyn has been calling for a general election for years. Yet he now can’t decide if he wants a general election or not. All we can be sure about is that Labour are only offering more talk, more delay and more indecision on Brexit.Labour’s manifesto pledged to respect the referendum result.
The Prime Minister has announced plans to help the best and brightest international students start careers in the UK.We’re changing our immigration rules – so international graduates will be able to stay in the UK for two years to find work.
At a very well attended Conference in the Inverness area on Saturday 7 September, Highland Scottish Conservatives enjoyed a full day of speeches, presentations, debate and Q&A sessions.
The packed programme of speakers included all three Highland and Islands Scottish Conservative and Unio
