Following a series of delays and cancellations affecting flights to Orkney and Shetland, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that ministers need to act to reassure islanders that they can rely on the service in the future.

Jamie Halcro Johnston, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, said:

“I am delighted that an announcement on the Moray Growth Deal appears to be imminent.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised the work of staff and volunteers who have set up an Earth Guardians group in Moray.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said the Scottish Government should not to become distracted by futuristic travel solutions at the expense of the island communities’ current transport needs.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed by Moray Council’s response to his letter to them on grass-cutting in the county.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has written to Stagecoach to ask the company to review its decision to withdraw its service to the Forbeshill housing estate in Forres.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is seeking to question First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the financial crisis which is threatening council services in Moray.

Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP on Tavish Scott MSP’s resignation announcement.

“I’d like to wish Tavish Scott all the very best as he leaves the Scottish Parliament after twenty years serving as MSP for Shetland, and formerly as Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed a commitment by Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay to look into ways that more local suppliers can take advantage of Scotland’s next generation of offshore renewables developments.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that Health minister Jeane Freeman must deliver on her pledge to fully restore maternity and other services to Dr Gray’s Hospital.