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Comment on NHS Highland £3.4m bullying pay-out

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is dismaying that so much taxpayers’ money, which could have been spent on healthcare, is being paid to staff who have suffered bullying and, of course, deserve to be compensated. “This shocking episode demonstrates the importance of proper go

Disappointment as SNP and Greens fail to support ambulance debate

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed local SNP and Green MSPs have failed to support his motion on Scotland’s ambulance crisis.  The Scottish Conservative MSP spoke out after his motion, which will be debated tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Scottish Parlia

MSP secures parliamentary debate on ambulance crisis

The growing crisis facing Scotland’s ambulance provision will be discussed in the Scottish Parliament next week after Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston secured cross-party support for a debate highlighting the challenges facing the service. The Scottish Conservative MSP said

Kinlochshiel shinty success recognised at Holyrood

The success of Kinlochshiel Shinty Club in winning the sport’s most prestigious competition has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament. The club, based at Balmacara near Kyle of Lochalsh, won the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup with a 3-1 victory over Lovat in Oban, the first time they’ve won

MSP highlights business concerns over SNP's botched vaccine passports scheme

The Deputy First Minister has admitted to “a difference of opinion” with leading Scottish business organisations over the introduction of vaccine passports for hospitality venues. During questioning by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston earlier today in the Scottish Parliamen

​​​​​​​COMMENT ON REPLACEMENT FERRY FOR ISLAY

Commenting on news that CalMac is drafting in a 23-year-old ferry to temporarily replace the 36-year-old MV Hebridean Isles which has broken down, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, said: “Given that the operational life-span of a ferry is supposed to be 25 years it speaks vol

Award-winning Orkney brewery praised in Parliament

The Quoyloo-based Orkney Brewery has won cross-party praise in the Scottish Parliament after receiving an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The family-run business is believed to be the only brewery in Scotland to have received the accolade of a Golden Award. Highlands and Islands MSP