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Cameron demands Covid vaccine plan

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that SNP Ministers must outline how they are planning for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Scotland this week. The Highlands and Islands MSP said:  “People are understandably feeling positive about a potential vaccine for Coronavirus, which

Praise for Islay schools fundraising for Children in Need

The fundraising efforts of children from two primary schools in Islay – Port Ellen and Bowmore - has won recognition in the Scottish Parliament. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron was so impressed by their fundraising dance video to the tune of “Jerusalema” (by Master KG, featuring Nomce

More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme

Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected in the months ahead – giving opportunity and hope to thousands of young people.

Comment on new Coastal Flood Warning System

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging residents in the Western Isles to sign up for a new Coastal Flood Warning System. Mr Cameron said: “In recent years we  have been experiencing more and more extreme weather events which makes the introduction of this new service very

Tourism businesses invited to discussion with Scottish Conservative leader

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging the owners of hospitality and tourism businesses in Argyll and Bute to take part in a Zoom-enabled discussion about the future of the sector with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. Mr Ross is hosting the meeting this Thursday (12t

Cameron urges Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government urging it to introduce regular and rapid Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff. Mr Cameron, a Highlands and Islands MSP, acted after concerns were raised at outbreaks of coronavirus in several island communities, incl

Edward Mountain MSP visits Highland War Memorials on Remembrance Sunday

On Remembrance Sunday, Edward Mountain MSP made private visits to Inverness, Rothes and Grantown on Spey War Memorials to pay his respects to all those who have sacrificed their lives to guarantee our freedoms. The Highlands and Islands MSP served in the British Army from 1980 to 1992 in the Blues

MSP backs proposals to support oil and gas jobs

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has backed proposals to support jobs in Scotland’s oil and gas sector. In a speech earlier today, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross proposed the creation by UK and Scottish ministers of a joint North Sea Ministerial Working Group, and he urged t

Comment on vaccine announcement

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has welcomed the announcement by Pfizer and BioNTech that they plan to apply for emergency approval to use their coronavirus vaccine by the end of the month. It is understood that the UK Government has bought 30m doses – enough for 15 million people