WATCH: Former rural affairs minister rips up HPMA document
The highly protected marine area (HPMA) proposals are a notice of execution rather than a consultation document, said the former SNP rural affairs minister. Fergus…
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Clarity sought over lack of meter appointments
Questions are being raised over delays to meter replacement appointments. It follows concerns energy giant SSEN may have made an instruction for no bookings to…
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MSP voices concern over devastating earthquakes
An MSP and is urging people to support an appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Beatrice Wishart…
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MSP wants action to make a difference for ME sufferers
A review on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will need to make a difference for those who suffer from it to make it worthwhile, according to MSP…
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Support fixed links, MSP Wishart tells Scottish minister
MSP Beatrice Wishart has urged the Scottish government to back fixed links for Shetland. Speaking at Holyrood on Thursday, Ms Wishart asked transport minister Michael…
READ FULL STORYWishart highlights importance of cervical cancer testing
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has shown her support for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which runs until 29th January. With the disease killing one in two…
READ FULL STORYNo commitment for fixed links feasibility study
Commitment from the Scottish government to fixed links in the isles has come under renewed scrutiny.
READ FULL STORYFisheries debate hears spatial squeeze is a problem
The fishing industry must be heard before the spatial squeeze worsens, according to the isles MSP Beatrice Wishart. During a debate on fisheries in Holyrood…
READ FULL STORYWishart calls for seabed cable corridors
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has called for seabed cable corridors to be put in place around Shetland. This would require at-sea infrastructure cables, such as…
READ FULL STORYWishart invites MSPs to discuss fixed links
An invitation has been extended to a government minister to see for himself the need for fixed links.
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Breast screening self-referral to resume for over 70s
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has welcomed plans to restart self-referral for breast screening for the over 70s. Self referrals had been paused for that age…
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MSP rails against ‘calamitous’ housing of Ukrainian refugees
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has criticised the Scottish government’s housing of Ukrainian refugees as “a calamity”. Ms Wishart said her constituents were frustrated with the…
READ FULL STORYWishart: Bird Flu strategy must be put in place
Beatrice Wishart has questioned the government on its strategy to tackle Avian Flu in wild bird and seabird populations. She seeks answers to ensure that…
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Culture secretary willing to meet MSP about fixed links
Culture secretary Angus Robertson has said he will meet with MSP Beatrice Wishart to talk about the potential for fixed links. Ms Wishart raised the…
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