Category: News in Lothian

Hyslop Unveils Wojtek the Bear Memorial Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop spoke at the unveiling of a memorial to mark the work of Wojtek the Polish Soldier Bear in her capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs. The event that was organised by the Wojtek Memorial Trust took place on Saturday (7th Nov). Wojtek - dubbed the "Soldier Bear" - was adopted by Polish troops and helped them carry ammunition at the Battle of Monte Cassino. After the war he lived in Scotland at Hutton in Berwickshire, before ending his days in Edinburgh Zoo. Commenting after the event, Fiona said; “Wojtek the soldier bear has come to symbolise our strong relationship with Poland and I’m delighted we now have a permanent memorial to Wojtek and his comrades…

Fiona Welcomes Treatment Centre Investment Announcement for St John’s Hospital Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the announcement made by the First Minister during her Keynote Speech at SNP Conference in Aberdeen this weekend (Saturday, 17th October) that St John’s Hospital in Livingston will receive a share of £200 million to build an elective treatment centre. Fiona commented; “I am delighted that St John’s Hospital in Livingston will receive a share of this investment which will see an elective centre built in Livingston. The centre will specialise in acute care for procedures such as hips, knees and cataracts and also to alleviate the pressure from the emergency wards. “This is a firm commitment from the First Minister to expand services at St John’s Hospital and as we in West…

Fiona Hyslop Publishes Flight Path Trial Results Even with Doors and Windows Shut 61% Find Flight Path Noise Noticeable and Intrusive or Unacceptable and Disturbing Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop has released results of her extensive survey of constituents on the controversial Edinburgh airport new flight path trial. Over 2,000 people responded to the survey and the findings send a clear message to Edinburgh Airport and the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) who will make the ultimate decision. Fiona said; “It is quite remarkable that 91% of people received no communication from Edinburgh airport and despite only having two and half members of staff and small team of volunteers, I managed to personally contact thousands of houses individually in the affected areas. “The findings are quite stark with 83% of respondents…

Hyslop Reveals over 64% of Surveyed Residents Want Flight Path Trial Ended 2,000 contact Local MSP from Survey Local Constituency MSP Fiona Hyslop has shared the results of the survey she conducted in August and September on the views of her constituents relating to the new flight path trial from Edinburgh Airport. Fiona said; “After collating the significant amount of information that constituents residing in areas of West Lothian affected by the new Flight Path have sent me, I am now able to have a much clearer idea of not only which area has been most affected but also what issues are most important to those who have been affected by the disruption. “I have now received almost 2000 survey responses, over 64% of residents who responded have said they…