16 September 2009
Commenting on the news that the UK Government rejected Quinetiq’s proposals to axe jobs in the Uists, Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands said: “The local task force and community are to be congratulated on their fantastic campaign and Jim Murphy and his Westminster colleagues deserve the utmost credit for [...]
Peacock welcomes Uists Job news
Dingwall Regeneration Cash welcomed
07 August 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP, has welcomed today’s cash boost for Dingwall from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund.
Mr Peacock said: “Almost half a million pounds heading to Ross-shire is most welcome.
“The Scottish Government eventually accepted Labour’s arguments for a Town Centre Regeneration Fund.
“It’s opened up a huge range of opportunities [...]
Argyll and Bute doing their part to improve bio-diversity
30 June 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP has welcomed Argyll and Bute Council’s positive moves to improve bio diversity in their area.
It comes after the MSP wrote to councils throughout the Highlands and Islands about their roadside verge trimming policy.
Mr Peacock said: “It great to hear that Argyll and Bute Council are [...]
Planned Defence job losses in the uists, Raasay and St Kilda
17 June 2009
Responding to the announcement of planned defence job losses in the Uists and on Raasay and St. Kilda, Peter Peacock, Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands said, “This is a very disappointing development and represents a real blow to the economy of the islands.
“It is not clear to me whether this is [...]
Concern over islands’ missile test range
16 June 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP, has voiced his concerns about the possible threats to a Ministry of Defence missile test range on the Uists.
An announcement on the future of the site will be made tomorrow.
Mr Peacock said: “Any reduction in the work force would be a big blow to the [...]
Highland Council urged to take action to help Honey Bees
04 June 2009
Peter Peacock, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP has urged the Highland Council to do their part to help protect Bees.
Around this time of year, the local authority undertakes trimming of foliage of roadside verges using mechanical flails mounted on tractors.
Mr Peacock said: “In the past this practice has attracted adverse comment due [...]
End the Kessock Queues
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 [...]
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 [...]
