
The Carer Support Payment will be the 14th benefit to be introduced into Scotland. A pilot project of the new benefit will run towards the end of 2023 with the new payment planned to begin in the Spring of 2024.
The Carer Support Payment will be the 14th benefit to be introduced into Scotland. A pilot project of the new benefit will run towards the end of 2023 with the new payment planned to begin in the Spring of 2024.
The National Islands Plan “will see a total of £8.3 million invested in critical infrastructure projects.” John Swinney, Deputy First Minister of Scotland
“The Bute House Agreement has had an immediate impact on people requiring new government supported central heating system.” Rhoda Grant, MSP, Labour
On the 15th of June 2022, the Scottish Parliament passed the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill unanimously.
“at present I am more concerned as I am hearing more and more concerning reports about the planned transfer of Shetland Radar from NATs to HIAL, which is the forerunner to all Highlands and Islands airports becoming covered by Radar.” Rhoda Grant MSP
A number of concerns were raised by Rhoda Grant, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands about the situation at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland.
There are calls for an investigation into how HIAL handled the Remote Towers project and the spiralling costs it involved.
“Scottish Minister’s should not have approved these bonuses while households are facing rises in their water bills of at least 12% in coming months.” Rhoda Grant MSP Labour
“This report is extremely concerning and highlights that there are people in Government, Boards and within organisations who do not clearly understand their role or responsibilities” Rhoda Grant MSP
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP was concerned that home insurance would be invalidated if homeowners fail to comply with the new fire alarm laws which are now in place in Scotland.