Wednesday 7 October 2015

Air Discount Scheme increased by Scottish Government


The Air Discount Scheme, which offers a significant discount on air fares for travellers from remote communities, has been increased to 50 per cent.

More money from Scottish government to tackle fuel poverty


SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the launch of “Warmer Homes Scotland”, a £224 million Scottish Government scheme which he said is “helpful in tackling one of the Western Isles’ biggest problems”.

SNP MP on the case to bus operator


Bus passengers are reporting difficulties in booking bus services linking Ullapool to Glasgow up to a week in advance and Isles MP Angus MacNeil is now calling on the operator to put on additional buses.

Crime in the Western Isles falls by 60%


SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed new figures that show crime in the islands has dropped by a staggering 60% since 2007. The statistics also showed that recorded crime in Scotland has reached a 41 year low.

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Debate on electricity prices - responsibility of the public or private company ?

The debate on whether the ESCo should have responsibility for the base and tariff setting - the council administration disagreed with my amendment and decided to give responsibility to the private company.