Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the support the RAF is providing to island residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he is “unsurprised” that the Scottish Government is suspending the deadline for delivery of its expansion of childcare hours.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the launch of a new drive to boost volunteer numbers in Scotland.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said the Chancellor’s emergency measures to help the self-employed will be particularly warmly welcomed across his region.

Local councils and the Scottish Government have been questioned on how they might help households struggling to pay council tax bills.

Responding to HIAL’s decision to reduce operations at their airports, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:

“It is important that all efforts are taken to restrict the spread of Covid-19.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is urging people across the region to keep supporting their local newspapers.

Mr Halcro Johnston said: “The vital role played by our local press has rarely been more important as it is now.

A Highlands and Islands MSP is urging people to support their local shops and businesses as much as possible during the coronavirus emergency.

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, my office has regional office is closed but staff are still working remotely. Please email Jamie.HalcroJohnston.MSP@Parliament.Scot or call 0131 38 6140 if you have any issues or questions. 

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has hailed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s UK Budget as a good one for the region.

Mr Halcro Johnston said: “This is a good Budget for the Highlands and Islands.