Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed a report by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) this week, assessing the economic contribution of Scotland’s red meat supply chain to the Scottish economy at £2.8bn.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today questioned ministers on the stay of the Border Force vessel HMC Valiant in the Northern Isles earlier this summer.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has called for clarity on the cause of chaos in UK flights today, and warned of a “bigger picture” in the dangers of over-centralisation of services such as air traffic control.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today noted Ofgem’s announcement of a cut to the energy price cap, and called for the regulator to begin looking at geographically differentiated tariffs.
A new round of Tunnel Vision events for Shetland by isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP and Beatrice Wishart MSP, will take place throughout week commencing 21st August.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, is to lobby the UK ministers and other organisations to challenge unsafe and unfair worker practices following concerning reports about the working conditions of gill netters operating in Northern Isles waters.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned the Conservative government’s duty hike on whisky and other spirits, which came into force this week.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the return of the Tall Ships festival, starting today [26th July], to Lerwick for the first time since 2011.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed concerns from the National Farmers Union Scotland about fair prices for fertiliser, with plans to push for a debate on the matter when Parliament returns from recess.
