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Cameron welcomes Gaelic summit pledge

Monday, 30 November, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government that it plans to convene a national summit on the future of Gaelic. Mr Cameron urged the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, to take action during the summer following the publication of a report on the language’s prospects – The Gaelic Crisis in the Vernacular Community - by the University of the...

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First Minister reacts positively to Troops Home for Xmas campaign

19th November 2020

The First Minister today clarified that Armed Services Personnel will be able to return home for Christmas and the Scottish Government will work with the MOD to...

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Edward Mountain MSP calls for Covid Testing Plan so Armed Services Personnel can return home for Xmas

17th November 2020

Edward Mountain MSP today called on the UK Government and Scottish Government to work together to create a Covid-19 Testing Plan to ensure Armed Services...

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Highlands and Islands facing “triple whammy” of transport disruption as SNP ministers fail again

17th November 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has claimed that his region is facing a “triple whammy” of disruption to its transport links. The Scottish Conservative...

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Edward Mountain MSP pressing Scottish Government to fund rebuilding of Nairn Academy

16th November 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called for the Scottish Government to fund a new Nairn Academy school building, as part of its Learning Estate...

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Cameron demands Covid vaccine plan

16th November 2020

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that SNP Ministers must outline how they are planning for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Scotland this week...

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Praise for Islay schools fundraising for Children in Need

16th November 2020

The fundraising efforts of children from two primary schools in Islay – Port Ellen and Bowmore - has won recognition in the Scottish Parliament. Highlands and...

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Comment on new Coastal Flood Warning System

11th November 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging residents in the Western Isles to sign up for a new Coastal Flood Warning System. Mr Cameron said: “In...

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Tourism businesses invited to discussion with Scottish Conservative leader

10th November 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging the owners of hospitality and tourism businesses in Argyll and Bute to take part in a Zoom-enabled...

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Cameron urges Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff

10th November 2020

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government urging it to introduce regular and rapid Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff. Mr...