Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised concerns about the cost to taxpayers of two new CalMac ferries which have been ordered from a Turkish shipyard.
Questioning Business Minister Ivan McKee in Parliament, the Scottish Conservative MSP said it was “extraordinary” that Mr M
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has sought assurances from the First Minister that the roll-out of Covid booster jabs will be delivered more effectively in the future.
Mr Cameron questioned Nicola Sturgeon on the matter at First Minister’s Questions yesterday, as Covid infection rates
Douglas Ross has challenged the First Minister to drop her opposition to domestic oil and gas production to strengthen Scotland’s energy security – and deal a blow to Vladimir Putin.
At First Minister’s Questions, the Scottish Conservative Leader urged Nicola Sturgeon to update her Government’s ene
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the recent spate of accidents, including some deaths, in the Scottish mountains is a reminder of the risks of climbing in wintry conditions.
Mr Cameron, who hails from Lochaber, said: “The tragic news of deaths on our mountains remind us t
Speaking after announcements from the UK and US Governments about banning Russian oil and gas imports, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:
“Nicola Sturgeon must now scrap her policy of opposing oil and gas exploration, even if it causes trouble with her Green coalition p
In a speech today, Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross will say that we must break the “20th Century mindset” that technical skills are somehow less important than going to university.
On a visit to defence supplier Thales in Glasgow to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, he wil
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has used a national awareness week to stress the importance of rural apprenticeships.
Speaking during a Scottish Parliament debate to mark Apprenticeship Week 2022, the Scottish Conservatives’ Shadow Minister for Business said providing young peo
The Highland’s Pre-hospital Immediate Care and Trauma (PICT) team have secured funding to continue operating 7 days per week until September 2022, at which point funding arrangements will be reviewed again.
PICT teams attend the scenes of major trauma incidents providing advanced care, extendi
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to answer any questions about why the Scottish National Investment Bank chief executive abruptly resigned last week.
Under questioning from Douglas Ross at First Minister’s Questions, Nicola Sturgeon repeatedly dodged questions about the bank’s leadership.
The Scottish
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has voiced concern over the spiralling number of patients on hospital waiting lists across his region.
Mr Halcro Johnston was responding to new statistics from Public Health Scotland that showed the numbers waiting for both outpatient and inpatie
