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.

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.

SNP joy at Crichton comments

The Western Isles Council SNP Group welcomes the late arrival of Councillor Donald Crichton in joining them fighting for the unions.

A spokesman stated " We welcome all who will join with us in fighting for working people throughout the islands and although Councillor Crichton previously voted to cut the union representation, his late conversion to the cause is encouraging."

Senior western isles councillors out of control

The Scottish Government has launched proposals to ensure that vital power cable connections to island communities including the Outer Hebrides are safeguarded and protected from damage and disruption; to minimise the risk of cable damage such as that suffered in recent years, by the community of Tiree.