Ferry discount for school minibuses welcomed by MSP
The discount will be introduced on December 1 and reviewed after the initial year to establish how it has been taken up and how it is funded.
Lochaber
Tag: Na h-Eileanan an Iar
News
Parliamentary debate on Gaelic Language Plan
‘The promotion of Gaelic is not just a question of how many people have Gaelic, but of how many people use it,’ says Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan.
News
Allan re-elected for fourth term
The SNP MSP was re-elected with over 51% of the vote on a turnout of 66.4% – the highest ever for a Scottish Parliament election in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Lochaber
Postal ballot packs start arriving
Postal ballot papers must be received by the Returning Officer by 10pm on Thursday, May 6 2021.
News
Island politicians call for meeting with UK Fisheries Minister Eustace
Mr Allan said the current crisis facing the fishing industry is really concerning. ‘The last few weeks have seen prices collapse, produce left behind and vessels told not to go out to sea,’ Mr Allan commented.
News
Action group ‘dismayed’ over BiFab failure
Campaign group Action for Arnish are now calling for a review into the relationship involving the Scottish Government, HIE and the owners of the Lewis-based fabrication yard.
News
Economy could suffer under immigration plans say MSPs
The Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee has warned that demographic changes could pose risks to Scottish public spending, and the ability to fund the NHS.
Lochaber
MP MacNeil urges all eligible young carers in Isles to apply for grant
MP MacNeil urges all eligible young carers in Isles to apply for grant
Districts
Improvements to 4G coverage in Outer Hebrides a ‘pot luck’
SNP MP Angus MacNeil is writing to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Home Office regarding the Emergency Services Network (ESN)