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ALLAN WELCOMES “ENCOURAGING” NEWS FOR ISLAND CHARITIES ON AIR FARESWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today received an “encouraging” response from Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP,… »
ALLAN MEETS WITH COMHAIRLE AND HIE OVER UIST BUILDERSWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday met with representatives of both the Comhairle and Highlands and Islands… »
Crackdown on Unlicensed Car Sellers in the Western IslesTrading Standards and the Northern Constabulary have announced that they will be enforcing a crackdown on unlicensed car… »
DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS IN THE ISLESCommunities throughout the islands will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month with a series of Jubilee… »
North MSPs and UNISON join ranks to try and save civilian Police jobs and quality of service in North and Moray.Highlands & Islands Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have linked up with a team from UNISON, representing Police… »- ALLAN WELCOMES PROGRESS ON BARRA AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENTWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed a response he has received from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, which confirms… »
Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Scottish Parliament Archive
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Severe blow for SNP’s minimum pricing plan
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No CommentsA decision by the European Court of Justice that minimum pricing for tobacco is illegal has confirmed fears that the SNP Government’s plans for minimum unit pricing for alcohol may... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“Fuel up 11.46% since 2008″ Latest figures from the AA revealing that drivers have endured recent petrol tax increases up to five times higher than in other European countries, show... -
NHS waiting lists
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“We welcome this review of New Ways” Commenting on the Audit Scotland report Managing NHS waiting lists – A review of new arrangements published today, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “We... -
Western Isles MP welcomes UKBA decision
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has welcomed the announcement from the United Kingdom Border Agency that non EU fishermen will be allowed to work on fishing boats within Scottish waters... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of Scotland’s Housing Minister, Alex Neil, for the campaign to have winter weather payments calculated by taking wind chill into account.... -
Hebrides crofters encouraged to respond to Pack report
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has encouraged crofters in the islands to give their views on a review of support for agriculture in Scotland. Brian Pack has published an interim... -
Western Isles MSP speaks on airport parking charges
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on proposals for car parking charges at the three HIAL airports in Stornoway, Sumburgh and Kirkwall.... -
Western Isles councillor takes SNP group to task
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles Councillor and Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Westminster, Donald John MacSween has hit out at SNP members conduct during the Local Authority’s budget setting process. He declared: “Councillor... -
Spanish could control Scottish fishing waters
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsSpanish fishermen could end up in control of the North Sea under new rules being thrashed out in Brussels. This is the warning from Scots Euro MP Struan Stevenson ahead... -
Under 40s risking serious health harm
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s culture of heavy and binge drinking is having an increasing impact on the health of younger people, according to statistics published today. And the nation is also bucking the... -
SNP councillor must publicise his own MP’s record
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsCouncillor Donald John Macsween has hit back this evening regarding SNP criticism about his non-attendance at the recent Western Isle Council budget meeting. He said: “Councillor Philip McLean of the... -
Labour call for action on winter vomiting bug
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsLabour’s Jackie Baillie has expressed deep concern at the increase in the number of wards closed as a result of norovirus from 25 to 32 in the past week, according... -
Committee call for evidence on the future of Scotland’s schools
Posted on February 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe issue of how schools in Scotland are managed and potential changes to their control by local authorities is being highlighted by the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee which... -
Cherry picking of Calmac routes
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsA Strathclyde University professor has warned that state owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne could still be vulnerable to cherry picking of its routes by competitors. Professor Neil Kay said high... -
Action needed to save Highland Airways
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern 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... -
Cancer treatment targets surpassed
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWaiting times for people urgently referred and diagnosed with cancer have now surpassed their target for a year. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the ISD Scotland figures, showing 96... -
Western Isles MP seeks assurance on search and rescue contract
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Parliamentary Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence, Quentin Davies MP seeking assurances about the new Search and Rescue Helicopter... -
Sorrow at death of MacNeil of Barra
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on the death this morning of MacNeil of Barra, Iain Roderick, 46th chief of Clan MacNeil, Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil said: “Iain Roderick was much loved and respected... -
Private Sector Housing
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsNew legislation is being introduced by the Scottish Government on 1 April 2010 which changes the way private home owners will receive assistance from Local Authorities. The Housing (Scotland) Act... -
Sign up to save a life
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No Commentscampaign aiming to increase the number of organ donors in Scotland launched today. Nicola Sturgeon said that three people needlessly die each day waiting for a transplant – and ‘all...