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Edward Mountain MSP welcomes Minister’s clarity on broadband top-up vouchers

Households which have already applied for the £5,000 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme can link up with the UK Government’s Rural Gigabit Connectivity Programme to claim a top-up without having to make a retrospective application. This means homes and businesses could receive an extra £1,500 and £3

Jobs at risk as tourism businesses wait for funding – Cameron

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government must stop sitting on funds that should be supporting businesses, particularly those in the tourism and hospitality sector. The Scottish Conservative MSP spoke out after it was revealed that only seven out of thirty SNP b

Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan

Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to protect all those who need it most as quickly as possible.

Comment on third Covid vaccine approved in the UK

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron said: “This development is further good news on the vaccine front with 17 million doses ordered which I am sure will be put to very good use." “We are in a race with the virus and the UK Government’s prioritisation of vaccine procurement and development i

Comment on UK Government’s £4.6bn business support package

Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed today’s announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak of a further £4.6bn business support package. Mr Cameron said: “This is a very welcome initiative and builds on the Chancellor’s earlier decision to extend the furlough sc

Clarity needed on vaccine roll out schedule – Cameron

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has urged Nicola Sturgeon to ensure there is a clear schedule in place for people in vaccination priority groups to receive their jabs. Mr Cameron  put his point to the First Minister after she made a statement on Covid-19 in the Scottish Parliament