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Cameron backs Conservative leader on prioritising jobs

Thursday, 29 October, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has backed Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, for making jobs and livelihoods the number one priority for his party, after dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Cameron, who accompanied Mr Ross earlier this week on a visit to Argyll and Bute, made his remarks as concerns mount that the region is likely suffer a greater economic loss from the...

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Clarity required on Covid travel restrictions in Argyll and Bute – Cameron

29th October 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the Scottish Government must provide clear travel guidance to residents of Argyll and Bute in the event...

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Edward Mountain MSP comments as Highlands put under Tier One Covid-19 restrictions

29th October 2020

The First Minister today announced that the Highlands will move to tier one of the Covid-19 restrictions framework from 6am on Monday 2 November. However, the...

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High number of prisoner transfers proves that new Inverness prison needed urgently, says Edward Mountain MSP

29th October 2020

The Scottish Government has confirmed that on average over 100 Inter Prison Transfers involving individuals being accommodated out with HMP Inverness happen...

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Scottish Parliament must have more say on Covid-19 restrictions, says Edward Mountain MSP

16th October 2020

The threat of Covid-19 remains a serious one and the risk of transmission will continue to rise as we head into winter. Nevertheless, it was still bitterly...

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NHS Highland Chiefs Questioned By Edward Mountain MSP

10th October 2020

The Senior Leadership of NHS Highland today came under scrutiny during a session of the Public Audit and Post Legislative Scrutiny (PAPLS) Committee. Edward...

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SNP must work with UK Government - Cameron

9th October 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged SNP ministers to work with the UK Government to deliver infrastructure projects that are vital for the...

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Temporary Patient Accommodation Needed to Reduce Operations Backlog, says Edward Mountain MSP

8th October 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has called on the SNP Government to tackle a ‘ticking timebomb’ of a backlog of operations in NHS Highland. Edward...

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Cameron welcomes £700m boost for Scotland as Sunak expands Job Support Scheme

7th October 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the announcement that an extra £700m will be coming to Scotland, increasing the amount the UK Government...