Commenting on the request made by the Leader of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) to the Prime Minister to intervene in the ferry crisis afflicting the islands, Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron said:
“It’s no wonder that island c
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the Small Isles (the Inner Hebrides islands of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna) are the latest victims of the SNP’s ferry fiasco which is affecting island communities across the north and west of Scotland.
The Scottish Conservative MSP sa
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has pressed the First Minister about the discrepancy between social distancing rules at cultural venues compared to hospitality.
The Scottish Conservative MSP challenged Nicola Sturgeon on the subject yesterday during the First Minister’s Covid update o
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that SNP ministers must act to reassure island communities badly affected by the ongoing crisis affecting lifeline ferry services.
His comments came after the Harris Transport Forum yesterday called for a dedicated ferry to service their commun
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has expressed concern about the length of time some local residents are having to wait for a referral to a chronic pain clinic in the NHS Highland health board region.
Mr Halcro Johnston said that newly released statistics covering the quarter to
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme is still playing a vital role in protecting jobs and livelihoods across the Highlands and Islands
“The latest figures, which take us to the end of April, show that across the Highland Council area
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme is still playing a vital role in protecting jobs and livelihoods in Argyll and Bute.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The latest figures, which take us to the end of April, show that 4,400 people acr
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is urging local people and visitors to be especially vigilant about the risk of wildfires after fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze at Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms National Park.
Mr Halcro Johnston, who was species champion for the cap
Commenting on an update provided by CalMac on the MV Loch Seaforth breakdown, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said:
“While it is good to know that, at least, some progress has been made in diagnosing what went wrong, that is little compensation for local people and businesses who
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to the Minister for Transport demanding an action plan explaining how the SNP Government will make good on its promises to tackle the ongoing ferry crisis.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “Despite all the recent reports of ‘construc
