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.
Another week of weather-related travel disruption, with flights to Edinburgh cancelled on Tuesday, meant I was once again forced to join Parliamentary proceedings online.
Shetland was brought to a standstill last week by an Arctic blast of bitterly cold weather. Flight disruptions meant I was unable to get to Edinburgh and, like lots of other people, I worked remotely from home.
Responding to news that Loganair Chief Executive Jonathan Hinkles is stepping down from the role, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today warned again that the falling number of criminal defence solicitors across Scotland poses particular risks in rural and island areas which could become “legal aid deserts”.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has announced his support for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd – 28th January), as a Public Health Scotland study has revealed the effectiveness of vaccination as a prevention strategy.
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart is supporting this year’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd - 28th January).
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has welcomed a response from the Scottish Government to her written question seeking an update on unexploded ordnance (UXOs) clearance methods in Scotland’s waters.
Another year is upon us and it has been a case of hitting the ground running on the return of the Parliament after the festive break. This week though has seen great disruption across Shetland with wintery weather.
Called on the First Minister during FMQs to re-think the broadband voucher scheme due to inflation impacting its real-terms...