Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil, has today in Parliament asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to ensure that there is no threat to the service provided by search and rescue helicopters.
Moments before, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander MP, announced that a number of projects would be suspended by the Government, amongst those would be the Search and Rescue Helicopter contract renewal to both the MOD and Ministry of Transport contracts.
“Longer term”
Commenting Angus MacNeil said:
“The current service provided by the Search and Rescue Helicopter is vital in island communities. I sincerely hope that there is no threat planned to the current service, and I have asked the Government for guarantees about this despite what they may decide about contracts in the immediate and longer term.”
Hebrides Today brings you the latest news from the Western Isles
Welcome
Welcome for productive ferries meeting
Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schools
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitors
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charity
Trading Standards Warn of Computer Scam
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plans
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish government
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominations
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stations