– February 19, 2010Posted in: Lewis News, News Archives, Stornoway News, Uists

Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has called on the Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP to intervene to help save Highland Airways.

The airline which provides vital links across the Highlands and Islands is currently in discussions with a potential investor.

Commenting Angus MacNeil said:

“Highland Airways provides an essential service and supports jobs and local businesses in communities across the Western Isles and beyond.

“Time is of the essence for ensuring the long term future of this vital service provider and the Secretary of State must step up and do all he can across the UK Government.

“The Scottish Government are taking steps to safeguard the airline’s survival and I have written to Jim Murphy to ensure these efforts are replicated in London.

“The support of other creditors will be to no avail if HMRC and doesn’t take a realistic view.”

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