News – Page 31 – Fiona Hyslop

24Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop Raises a Mug in Support of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning

Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has today raised a mug in support of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning as Macmillan celebrate their annual coffee morning. The charity fundraiser sees millions of pounds donated every year to help support people affected by cancer. The money raised helps fund Macmillan services across Scotland to make sure people living with cancer can access the physical, emotional and financial support they need. Nearly all (98%) of Macmillan's funding comes directly from donations, but disruption caused by Covid-19 means demand for its services is high, while fundraising remains challenging. The charity estimates it could see a combined £40 million drop in its Coffee Morning income across 2020 and 2021. Fiona commented: “The pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives of people living…

22Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop Welcomes News that 6,300 Children in West Lothian will Benefit from Scottish Government Child Poverty Mission

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Local MSP, for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, welcomed the payments which Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison highlighted during a debate on the commitments in the SNP Scottish Government’s Programme for Government which aim to create a fairer society. Low income families in West Lothian will benefit from a £320 uplift before Christmas as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling child poverty. Families eligible will receive payments of £160 per child in October and again in December. Two Bridging Payments of £100 have already been made which takes the total to £520 this year. The cash is equivalent to the Scottish Child Payment - a £10-a-week benefit to assist with the costs of caring for a child aged under six years old. The Scottish Government will extend the…

22Sep 2021 by admin

Fiona Secures Support Commitment for Valneva from Scottish Minister

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Local Linlithgow Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop, has secured a commitment in writing from the Scottish Business Secretary Ivan McKee to keep in close contact with Valenva as the situation at the Livingston based plant continues. Fiona commented, “I am pleased that having raised the issue in the Scottish Parliament last week, requesting that Business Minister Ivan Mckee meet Valneva to discuss world markets for the company, that he has now done so. “In Mr McKee’s letter he informed me that a meeting took place on September 15th and that he and Scottish Enterprise will keep in close contact with Valneva. He also agreed that the inaccurate comments from the UK Government have been particularly damaging to the company and highlighted that the MHRA clinical trials are yet to be concluded.…

22Sep 2021 by admin

Fiona Hyslop MSP spotlights West Lothian College and Bathgate Energy Company in Parliament

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Fiona Hyslop MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency spoke in Parliament this week (Tuesday, 21st Sept) about the importance of skills and innovation in Scotland’s drive to become a Net Zero Nation. She praised West Lothian College’s proactive plans for the net zero future and the importance of innovation in renewable energy with companies like Bathgate based Invinity Energy Systems who are the UKs only vanadium battery storage manufacturing site supporting and storing renewable energy. Speaking in the Scottish Government debate on a Net Zero Future, Fiona said; “We must focus in-depth in each and every element of the climate change and bio-diversity crisis. “I visited West Lothian College on Monday who are ready, willing and able to gear up at scale training for new building standards and retro-fitting skills in…

21Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop Welcomes £636,011 Funding for Cycle Circuit in Linlithgow

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Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government and Sports Scotland that West Lothian Cycle Circuit in Linlithgow will receive £636,011 funding to develop an accessible and inclusive 1KM cycle loop. The West Lothian Cycle Circuit will be a world class facility for the whole community giving everyone in Linlithgow and beyond the access to a safe, traffic free cycling facility. The circuit will include a 1km, tarmac traffic-free circuit which will be floodlit for all year use and made up of 4 loops that are fenced in. It will be available for individual drop in sessions, club use and organised activities. Fiona who was instrumental as a Government Minister in securing the first ever UCI World Cycle Championships in Scotland…

16Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop Highlights West Lothian Founded Youth Film Foundation COP TV in Parliament

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Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, asked the Scottish Government in Parliamentary Portfolio Questions this week, what information and resources schools will provide to engage pupils with the issues that will be discussed at COP26. Fiona also highlighted the West Lothian founded Scottish Youth Film Foundation’s COP TV Programme which will feature films and interviews created by young people from all over Scotland during COP26 and will be broadcast to schools in the USA. Fiona said, “The Scottish Film Foundation, which originated in my constituency, has bold and ambitious plans for their young people during COP26. Quite rightly, our young people want to be involved in the conversation around climate change and ask the questions they want answered. “As part of COP TV the Scottish young people involved…

14Sep 2021 by admin

Local West Lothian MSP Comments on Developing Valneva Contract Issue

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Fiona Hyslop MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency has raised the issue of Valneva contracts with the Scottish Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf and the First Minister during Covid 19 Update and Questions in the Scottish Parliament this week and secured confirmation that the Scottish Government’s Business Minister, Ivan McKee, will meet the company. French vaccine maker Valneva, who have a site based in West Lothian, has said the UK Government has suddenly scrapped a deal for its Covid-19 vaccine. Fiona commented, “The circumstances of the UK Government’s decision requires greater transparency and their apparent lack of engagement with the company is of concern. “Valneva are an important employer in the key Life Sciences sector in Scotland I am pleased that in response to my questions in the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish…

10Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop Welcomes Continuing Covid Financial Support for Bus Companies

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Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed the announcement of £42m funding to support bus operators in maintaining their services. The funding will be made available between October 4th 2021 and March 31st 2022. The announcement was made by Graeme Dey, Minister for Transport in response to a question Fiona Hyslop MSP had asked of the Scottish Government. Fiona said: “While hygiene measures on public transport are still needed, more and more people are using the bus as restrictions have eased. This funding extension of an additional £42m for bus companies across Scotland will go some way to support bus operators to ensure they can transport local people to where they need to go. I know this will be appreciated in West Lothian which has many towns…

10Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop Welcomes Continuing Covid Financial Support for Bus Companies

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Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed the announcement of £42m funding to support bus operators in maintaining their services. The funding will be made available between October 4th 2021 and March 31st 2022. The announcement was made by Graeme Dey, Minister for Transport in response to a question Fiona Hyslop MSP had asked of the Scottish Government. Fiona said: “While hygiene measures on public transport are still needed, more and more people are using the bus as restrictions have eased. This funding extension of an additional £42m for bus companies across Scotland will go some way to support bus operators to ensure they can transport local people to where they need to go. I know this will be appreciated in West Lothian which has many towns…

09Sep 2021 by admin

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop raises West Lothian De-industrialisation History in call for a Just Transition to Net-Zero

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During the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government Debate on the 8th of September, local Linlithgow Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop, spoke about the importance of a green economic recovery and called for all parties to come together to face the pressures of Covid recovery and the drive to net zero. Fiona also stressed the importance of a just transition to green energy and highlighted that her constituency of Linlithgow has experienced several industrial transitions which have not always been positive. Fiona called on the Parliament to learn lessons from previous transitions which have occurred in West Lothian to help shape a fairer future. Speaking in the debating chamber on Wednesday (Sept 8th) Fiona said; “This Programme for Government is ambitious, and it is bold and is based on a very full…