Category: Shetland
Scott Supports Local Apprentices
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott will today be visiting some of the many local business which support young apprentices to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2013 – from May 20 to 24. The week of events will focus on the value and benefits apprenticeships bring to individuals, businesses and communities across the country. This third annual Scottish [...]
Scott: Rules and Regulations Will Ruin Our World Class Salmon Products
Today the Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill reaches Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament and Shetland MSP Tavish Scott will press amendments to improve the Bill having had hundreds of letters from local Shetland people working in the industry who are concerned by the proposed law. Shetland MSP Tavish Scott commented: “This Bill imposes more rules, [...]
Decrofting Bill Will Fix Just This Crofting Problem – Evidence in Parliament
Evidence given today to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs Committee confirmed that that the Decrofting Bill will only fix that shambles. Shetland MSP Tavish Scott asked Government civil servants, the Crofting Commission and other legal witnesses to explain whether the proposed new law would sort the problem. He also pressed the Commission to confirm that [...]
Details Matter On Faroese Sanctions: Scott
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is asking the Scottish Government to explain the detail of the economic sanctions that are now set to be imposed on Faroe over the long running dispute about overfishing of mackerel and herring. Tavish Scott today met Ian Gatt, Chief Executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, and hopes to raise [...]
Scott: ‘Rail and Sail’ Scheme Helps Shetland Travellers’ Weather Woes
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is keen to help Shetlanders reduce their travel costs wherever possible. He has recently asked ScotRail and Serco if they can work together to honour rail tickets which become invalid when boat passengers arrive late to Aberdeen. Tavish Scott MSP said: “When the boat is delayed getting in to Aberdeen, usually [...]
Scott Calls For Scottish Government Action On Fishing
Following recent calls from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation for transitional aid to support the fishing sector, Tavish Scott MSP is urging the Scottish Government to take action to protect Shetland’s fishing communities. Tavish Scott said: “The Scottish Government must recognise the enormous pressure on the whitefish industry and deliver transitional aid. Local boats have kept [...]
Scott: Amendment to Crofting Bill Needs Scrutinized to Avoid Further Shambles
The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee is seeking views on the Crofting (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill was introduced by the Scottish Government on 9 May 2013. The Bill aims to address issues in the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 arising from amendments made by the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 which [...]
Tavish Enjoys Visit From Olnafirth and Mossbank Primary Schools
Tavish Enjoyed a visit today from Olnafirth and Mossbank Primary School pupils: Tavish also put the following Motion through Parliament congratulating Olnafirth Primary School: Motion Number: S4M-06511 Lodged By: Tavish Scott Date Lodged: 08/05/2013 Title: Respect Award for Olnafirth Primary School Motion Text: That the Parliament congratulates Olnafirth Primary School on becoming the first primary school in [...]
Scott Raises Shetland Dementia Services With Health Minister
Health Secretary Alex Neil today supported more dementia care in Shetland. Responding to Shetland MSP Tavish Scott’s question in Parliament, Mr Neil agreed with the need to treat as many Islanders as possible in Shetland rather than on the Scottish mainland. Tavish Scott had raised the number of people being transferred to the Royal Cornhill [...]
MSP Encourages Local Groups To Celebrate With Commonwealth Funding
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is encouraging local groups to apply for funding for events and projects which celebrate Glasgow 2014 or that are inspired by Scottish links to the 71 nations and territories which make up the Commonwealth. Tavish Scott said: “From 23 July – 3 August 2014, Glasgow will host the XX Commonwealth Games [...]