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Cameron urges shoppers to prioritise vulnerable

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging shoppers who are booking home deliveries from supermarkets to show restraint. Mr Cameron said: “I have been contacted by local residents, some of whom have disabilities, who are having great difficulty in securing delivery slots because of the

MSP welcomes RAF support for island communities

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the support the RAF is providing to island residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Mr Cameron made his comments as it was revealed that the first diagnoses of the disease had been made in the Western Isles. He said: “Residents in

Cameron backs calls for responsible access to farmland

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is supporting NFU Scotland in its call for the public to take extra care of livestock when out walking, particularly with dogs. Mr Cameron said: “Although the Covid-19 pandemic has led to many of us staying away from our workplaces, farmers and crofters

Cameron backs Chancellor’s support for the self-employed

Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the Chancellor’s emergency measures to help the self-employed will be warmly welcomed across the Highlands and Islands. Mr Cameron, a Highlands and Islands MSP, said: “I am delighted that Rishi Sunak is acting so boldly to protect the

“Kindness volunteers” praised in Parliament

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has highlighted the work of a charity in recruiting “kindness volunteers” to help vulnerable people. Mr Cameron said: “This is a fantastic initiative by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland to which I wish to draw attention in my motion to Parliament." “Th

Don’t head for the hills urges Highland MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged hillwalkers to keep away from the mountains until the coronavirus pandemic is over, and not to regard a high-level trek as an option for exercising. Mr Cameron said: “In recent days members of the Oban Mountain Rescue Team have been out in the