29 May 2009
That was the plea from the North’s three Labour MSPs this week as they launch a campaign to persuade the Government to take action on the growing congestion on the Kessock Bridge.
Their campaign to ease congestion is underway, already with the backing of people in Ross-shire.
The MSPs will also seek meetings with Transport [...]
End the Kessock Queues
Speech in the Scottish Parliament on Sheep (Electronic Identification)
27 May 2009
I am happy to support Liam McArthur’s motion and to add my voice on this important issue.
I am especially pleased that our expert, David Whitton, is with us tonight.
Members may mock, but his expertise on particular aspects of the sheep flock will be exposed fully in a few moments’ time, when he [...]
Assurance sought on Croft Funding Threat
22 May 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP is seeking assurance from the Scottish Government over a threat to the future of crofters eligibility for the Less Favoured Areas support scheme.
Mr Peacock has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Richard Lochhead expressing his concerns.
Mr Peacock said: “Crofters could be set [...]
Speech in the Scottish Parliament on declining bee numbers
20 May 2009
I welcome the opportunity to have this debate and am grateful for the support of members from all parties that has enabled it to take place.
As this is biodiversity week, it is appropriate that we talk about a number of the species that play a vital part in ensuring that that biodiversity continues.
It [...]
Crofting Bill raises more questions than answers
20 May 2009
Reacting to the publication of the draft crofting Bill, Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP said: “The Bill will get very close scrutiny from my colleagues and I as it raises more questions than it answers.
“It also appears many of the ideas, like tackling absenteeism, could be dealt with under [...]
Worrying Bee Number Decline for Parliament Debate
209 May 2009
The Scottish Parliament will debate the worrying implications of the decline of our honey bee numbers following the matter having been raised by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Peter Peacock.
Peter Peacock has been pursuing the issue of the serious decline in bee numbers and those of other pollinators through a series of parliamentary [...]
Time running out for Septic Tank Owners
16 May 2009
Rural dwellers who have septic tanks could find themselves in trouble by the end of the month if they have not registered their tanks with SEPA.
Following EU rules, SEPA has responsibility for registering all septic tanks, but few people know about it.
Unless they register by the end of the month they will [...]
Wick and Thurso urged to apply for regeneration cash
14 May 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP is urging Wick and Thurso to submit their bids for the Town Centre Regeneration Fund.
Mr Peacock said: “Fort William’s Community Council have put forward fantastic proposals to regenerate their town centre and I would urge all other areas to submit their own plans to better [...]
Speech on Flood Risk (Management) Scotland Bill
13 May 2009
I have spoken in Parliament about a visit that I made to an old lady in the village of Caol, near Fort William, who told me about the terrible flooding that she had experienced.
She told me that all her family photographs, which had been in the bottom drawer of a desk in her [...]
Voice of Highland Senior Citizens must be heard
13 May 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP, is getting behind moves by the Highland Senior Citizens Network to be included on The National Older Peoples Consultative forum being set up by the Scottish Government.
Mr Peacock said: “The Highland Senior Citizens Network represent the elderly in the largest geographical land mass in Scotland. [...]
