Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP, Peter Peacock has said the performance of discount airline Flybe, who took over the Inverness/ Gatwick route in March, must improve dramatically.
The operation of the airline has been heavily criticised by constituents and the local media due to the number of delayed and cancelled flights.
Mr Peacock said, “I was [...]
Flybe’s cancelled flight figures must improve dramatically, says MSP
Executive forced to move on question of Post Office support
Highlands and Islands Labour regional MSP, Peter Peacock, has got the SNP Scottish Executive on the move on the question of support for local post offices, following questions in the Scottish Parliament. He believes the outcome stands to benefit Sutherland.
In a written answer to a question on providing funding to help sustain local services, Mr [...]
Peacock again calls for action on Moray Flood Prevention
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has again called on the Scottish Executive to take action to speedily progress flood prevention measures in Moray.
Mr Peacock, who sits on the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee of the Scottish Parliament, said, “I raised the issue of flooding at the committee last month and am hopeful [...]
North MSP’s disappointment over Scottish Executive Reply on Funding
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has expressed his disappointment over the Scottish Executive’s response to a parliamentary question over central government funding for Orkney.
Mr Peacock said, “I had submitted a parliamentary question asking the Scottish Executive why Orkney Islands Council receives a lower rate of revenue support than the Western Isles and [...]
Peacock Puts Local Flooding Issues on Parliament Agenda
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP, Peter Peacock, yesterday put increasing local flooding problems on the agenda of the Scottish Parliament.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee he made a bid for a committee inquiry into flooding, as it was a key issue of concern to more and more people [...]
Highland MSP questions Fort William Crown Post Office Move
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has spoken out over plans for the Crown Post Office in Fort William to be moved to the WH Smith branch in the town.
This is part of the restructuring of postal services currently under way. Last year the Crown Post Office network lost £70 million.
Mr Peacock said, [...]
North MSP tables Parliamentary Question on Orkney Funding
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has tabled a parliamentary question on the level of funding received from central government by Orkney Islands Council, which, overall, appears less than either the Western Isles or Shetland.
Mr Peacock said, “Although Orkney historically has received less overall grant from central government it also has a smaller [...]
North MSP receives Reassurances on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s Budget
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has received a response from Lord Truscott, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy on funding for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Peter Peacock had written to the Trade and Industry Secretary in March this year, after meeting with and hearing the concerns of trade union representatives at Dounreay.
There [...]
Peter Peacock attacks SNP Hypocrisy over Calmac tendering
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has attacked the SNP government’s astonishing hypocrisy over the CalMac tendering process.
Mr Peacock said, “SNP ministers Fergus Ewing and Jim Mather should be hanging their heads in shame and apologising for so grossly misleading CalMac staff and ferry users.
“Fergus Ewing, when Shadow Transport Minister called the tendering [...]
North MSP calls on SNP Council to support Post Office network
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock has called on the SNP run Highland Council to support the Highland post office network by using post offices to deliver key council services.
Mr Peacock said, “Local councils have a key role to support post offices. People should have the ability to pay council tax, rent, traffic [...]
