A Highlands and Islands MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse a decision which has snubbed the local food and drink industry.
There has been an outcry following the announcement last week by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead that the members of a new food and drink forum which will lead Scottish food policy [...]
Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Forum Snub
Government must listen – Crofters Overwhelmingly Reject key Elements of Shucksmith Report in Survey
The voice of crofters must be listened to, says Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands following publication of survey results into crofters views on key aspects of the Shucksmith Report into the future of Crofting.
The comprehensive survey was conducted by Labour’s three Highlands and Islands MSPs, Peter Peacock, Rhoda Grant and David [...]
MSP calls on council to ditch cuts for vulnerable adults following damning criticism from Care Commission
22 August 2008
Labour’s Highlands and Islands MSP, Peter Peacock, wants the new administration on Highland Council to ditch cuts in services for Adults with Learning Disabilities following damming criticism by the Care Commission of the resources made available by the Council to the Corbett Centre in Inverness.
The Care Commission carried out an investigation into the [...]
Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing U-turn
20 August 2008
Commenting on the decision of the SNP to reverse some of their cuts to housing budgets in the north, Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for Highlands and Islands said :
“Until today the SNP were denying they were making cuts to the housing budget in the Highlands and Islands.
“Now they have been forced into a [...]
Peter Peacock MSP comments on local government workers’ industrial action
19 August 2008
Commenting on the strike by local government workers across the north today, Peter Peacock, regional Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands said:
“Any disruption to public services is to be regretted.
“Thankfully the Unions have agreed emergency cover arrangements.
“However, the strike shows the depth of feeling among local government workers.
“Council workers are feeling the [...]
Ground Rules for Lochboisdale- Mallaig Ferry ?
13 August 2008
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, is pressing the Scottish Government to tell local people when it plans to make a decision on the proposed Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry route and what is the status of the latest consultation on the issue.
Mr Peacock has tabled questions in the Scottish Parliament to seek [...]
11 new Highland post office outreach services
Royal Mail is confirming that following post office closures in the Highlands 11 new community outreach services have been set up.
Highlands and Islands Regional Labour MSP Peter Peacock made the following comments:
“It is regrettable that post office closures have taken place in the Highlands but the Outreach Services announced will at least allow postal [...]
High visibility, low delivery on Highland Issues
5 August 2008
Commenting on the Cabinet meeting in Inverness today, Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands said:
“The roving SNP cabinet meeting has attracted a lot of media attention and it would be wrong not to recognise the Cabinet is meeting in Inverness today but what is really important is what the Cabinet [...]
