News in Lothian – Page 65

20May 2016 by admin

Hyslop Appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs

Hyslop Appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona to Continue in Culture and External Affairs Brief Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs as part of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish Government Cabinet in the fifth Scottish Parliament term. Fiona has been a Government Minister since the SNP came to power in 2007 working in both the Culture and Education briefs. Fiona said; “It is a privilege to serve in the Scottish Government and to be asked to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. “I am very excited with the addition of Tourism to my previous brief. I will continue to promote Scotland’s Culture, Heritage and…

02Mar 2016 by admin

Fiona Hyslop MSP – Letter to Infrastructure Secretary on Flooding at Wester Inch

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Keith Brown MSP Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment & Cities St. Andrew's House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG Wednesday, 2nd March 2016 Dear Keith, I write to you on behalf of my many constituents affected by the devastating floods in the Wester Inch community of Bathgate over the past week to seek your assurances that the Scottish Government will lend their full support in ensuring the immediate safety of residents and assist in the longer term recovery. You will be aware that during the morning of 24 February a major water pipe ruptured severely flooding Meikle Inch Lane. Following an emergency repair only 4 days later at night on Saturday 27 February the same pipeline ruptured at another point causing the same area to be again flooded. This is the…

29Feb 2016 by admin

Hyslop Visits Wester Inch site after flooding and calls for urgent investment

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Hyslop Visits Wester Inch Site after Flooding and calls for urgent investment Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has called for the safety and security of her constituents to be the utmost priority following a visit to the flood affected site at Wester Inch. On Sunday she spoke with affected residents and Peter Farrer Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Water who was there on site. She also attended the packed community meeting on the Sunday afternoon at Simpsons Primary School. Fiona Hyslop commented: “When I visited the site at the weekend I saw first hand the devastation and heartache this flooding has caused. It is essential that there is a permanent repair done and I will be demanding that Scottish Water treats this as an investment priority. “Scottish Water gave a…

09Feb 2016 by admin

Local MSP for Linlithgow Constituency Fiona Hyslop responds to publication of Edinburgh Airport Report

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Local MSP for Linlithgow Constituency Fiona Hyslop responds to publication of Edinburgh Airport Report Fiona commented: “I have noted the report released this week by Edinburgh Airport regarding the trial flight path of the TUTUR route, in particular their points made regarding Community Complaints. I am pleased that Edinburgh Airport have acknowledged the need to engage more with the community and that they acknowledge that there has been substantial noise disturbance to many local residents. “I am concerned however that the Report only refers to the complaints received via their own microsite when clearly the Airport are also in possession of the concerns of over 2000 people who completed my survey, the submitted petition from hundreds of Uphall and Dechmont residents which I handed to the Airport Chief Executive personally…

26Jan 2016 by admin

MSPs Focus on Positive Outcome of Health Review

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MSPs Focus on Positive Outcome of Health Review With regards to the ongoing story about the NHS Lothian Health Review, Fiona Hyslop said; “My focus as local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency is to make the case first and foremost for Children's services at St John's. That is I what have done with my SNP colleagues in a 2 hour meeting with the independent Review team where we set out well researched evidence in a comprehensive Report presented to them. “With an above average 20% of West Lothian's population under 15 and with new housing attracting more families to West Lothian we need strong local health services. The clinical support overnight at St John's underpins maternity and special baby care services and the connection between provision makes a strong case…

22Jan 2016 by admin

Hyslop Welcomes £160m to Help First Time Buyers in West Lothian

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Hyslop Welcomes £160m to Help First Time Buyers in West Lothian Local Constituency MSP for Linlithgow has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government will invest more than £160 million in 2016-17 on schemes that will help people across West Lothian buy their first home. Commenting, Fiona said; “I am delighted that the Scottish government will continue to help people in West Lothian purchase their first home with £160 million of funding across Scotland this year.This funding will be targeted at people on low incomes and will be vital for young people and their families looking to get on and up the housing ladder. “These schemes don’t just boost homeownership but boost house building – creating jobs and supporting economic growth. “Applications for the Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme open…

20Jan 2016 by admin

Local MSPs Fiona Hyslop and Angela Constance lead delegation meeting with the Paediatric Review Team

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PRESS RELEASE For immediate Use: Wednesday, 20 January 2016 Local MSPs Fiona Hyslop and Angela Constance lead delegation meeting with the Paediatric Review Team The two constituency MSPs for West Lothian, Angela Constance and Fiona Hyslop, led a delegation of local SNP politicians to meet with the team tasked with reviewing paediatric services across the Lothian's. On Tuesday night the SNP politicians presented a detailed case outlining why a 24 hour 7 day a week paediatric ward at St John's Hospital is crucial to a community with a growing population. Also in attendance and giving support to local services were MPs, Hannah Bardell and Martyn Day and Cllr Janet Campbell, a qualified midwife and the SNP group spokesperson on Health and Care. Speaking after the meeting Fiona Hyslop MSP said:…

12Jan 2016 by admin

Fiona Welcomes Trial of People Power for Budget Setting in West Lothian

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Fiona Welcomes Trial of People Power for Budget Setting in West Lothian Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop today welcomed a Scottish Government initiative giving residents in West Lothian direct control over aspects of council budgets. West Lothian Council is one of thirteen local authorities to benefit from a £500,000 funding boost designed to trial participatory budgeting – receiving an investment of £1,125. Commenting, Fiona said; “In these times of unprecedented political engagement in Scotland, participatory budgeting offers communities the chance to have a direct say in how councils spend their money. “This funding will support initiatives to give local people the opportunity to address the issues that are important to their communities. “Participatory budgeting has been used in other countries and the impact can be transformational. I hope that this…

07Jan 2016 by admin

Fiona Hyslop – Speech in Parliament, Members Debate: Charlie Hebdo

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Member’s debate: Charlie Hebdo 7 January 2016 Introduction Presiding Officer, I thank Christian Allard for securing the debate and for an excellent speech and I thank all the members who contributed to what has been a very thoughtful reflection on the horrific attacks on the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris. A total of 17 people were killed in three days of attacks a year ago that also targeted a Jewish supermarket and police. Since the attacks in January there have been a number of other incidents, in February, April, June and August, and finally the murder of 129 people in November. Charlie Hebdo's offices had already been firebombed in 2011 and other magazines in Europe had also been threatened. But the attack in Paris in January last year shocked the…

06Jan 2016 by admin

First Minister’s Speech on Supporting Public Services, Tackling Inequality and Growing Scotland’s Economy

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Debate on Supporting Public Services, Tackling Inequality and Growing Scotland’s Economy Tuesday, 5th January 2016 The First Minister’s Opening Speech: Thank you, Presiding Officer. I wish you and all members a very happy new year. Given our discussions at question time a few moments ago, I take this opportunity to express my sympathy to everyone across the country who is dealing with the impacts of flooding, and to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who have been working over the past few days, and who continue to work, extremely hard to respond to the challenges that the flooding is posing. The year 2016 will be another hugely important year for Scotland. That is why it is right to use this first debate of the new year to look back…