The contract for the design and construction of the new Inverness Prison is set to be announced this month.
In a written response to Edward Mountain MSP, the interim chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), Teresa Medhurst, confirmed: “Tender evaluation for the pre-constructi
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that comments made by the Auditor General for Scotland, Stephen Boyle, are “a devastating indictment” of the SNP’s performance in government
In a blog published on the Audit Scotland website last week, Mr Boyle wrote: ‘Scotland remains ri
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out the SNP-Green Government for not including crofting law reform as part of its Programme for Government 2021/22.
Edward Mountain MSP commented:
“The lack of commitment from this SNP-Green Government to undertake reform is a slap in the face
Commenting on the announcement that the Campbeltown company CS Wind (UK) Limited has collapsed into Administration, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “Now that we have confirmation of administration, it is imperative that Scottish Government ministers, and the agencies concern
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures proposed by the SNP Government are last-minute, ill-considered and unworkable. To have any chance of being
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the Scottish Government’s shambolic handling of the centralisation of air traffic control in the Highlands and Islands .
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, who questioned Ms Sturgeon over the issue at First Minister’s Questions earlier today, said: “T
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is a welcome investment which I’m sure will enhance the experience of visitors venturing up to the Ptarmigan. The use of 3D technology to provide a view, even if the mountain itself is obscured by the weather, is a particula
Six Regional MSPs and an MP have joined forces to call on the Scottish Government for additional support for the delivery of mental health care in rural Highland communities.
The cross-party effort has come after Edward Mountain MSP and Rhoda Grant MSP led discussions with NHS Highland during the s
Rachel Howells, a care practitioner from Alness and who works for Highland Home Carers, has been nominated as a Local Hero by Edward Mountain MSP.
Edward Mountain praised the “tremendous work” of Rachel Howells who went above and beyond during the pandemic to help vulnerable people and ensure
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that repeated failings by SNP ministers, compounded by a lack of accountability, have contributed to the ferry crisis which has afflicted island communities this year.
Speaking in a debate on Reserved Board Seats for Islanders, proposed
