A rare, iconic plant of the Caledonian pine forest, found only in a handful of woodlands in the Highlands of Scotland, is thriving, thanks to the efforts of two conservation charities. Continue reading Successful bid to save rare Scottish wildflower
Tag: Holyrood
World’s best press pictures come to the Scottish Parliament
The World Press Photo Exhibition showcases more than 100 of the most compelling and powerful examples of photojournalism taken over the course of 2017. The free exhibition is on display from Wednesday 1 August – Saturday 25 August 2018. Continue reading World’s best press pictures come to the Scottish Parliament
First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people announced
In a landmark participation project, children and young people will have the opportunity to scrutinise the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, as First Minister’s Question Time is taken out of Holyrood and across Scotland. Continue reading First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people announced
Brexit demands devolution rethink, says Westminster Committee
Westminster’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) today publishes its report Devolution and Exiting the EU: Reconciling Differences and Building Strong Relationships, and sets out how the UK government must re-think devolution in the UK as the UK leaves the EU. Continue reading Brexit demands devolution rethink, says Westminster Committee
St John’s Children’s Ward: update ‘by end of summer’
Miles Briggs MSP has written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Health, Jeane Freeman, to seek assurances that she is committed to reinstating the 24/7 model for the Children’s Ward at St. John’s Hospital. Continue reading St John’s Children’s Ward: update ‘by end of summer’
Sure bet: Briggs praises William Hill Prostate Cancer awareness initiative
A campaign to raise awareness about a disease which kills almost 1000 men a year in Scotland has been congratulated by the Scottish Conservatives Health Spokesman Miles Briggs.
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Public tickets announced for international culture summit at Holyrood
People in Scotland are today being given the opportunity to attend a major international summit being held in the Scottish Parliament on the future of the arts and culture. Continue reading Public tickets announced for international culture summit at Holyrood
Curbs on legal highs cut need for hospital care, study suggests
Fewer people sought hospital treatment for the toxic effects of so-called legal highs following temporary restrictions, a study based at an Edinburgh hospital suggests. The research has been welcomed by Scottish Conservatives health spokesman Miles Briggs MSP, who said figures are ‘very encouraging’. Continue reading Curbs on legal highs cut need for hospital care, study suggests
Business Rates consultation: Review remit ‘flawed’, warns Wightman
Scottish Greens housing and local government spokesperson Andy Wightman MSP (above) has renewed his call for a broader review of non-domestic rates, as the Scottish Government launches a consultation on plans for legislation. Continue reading Business Rates consultation: Review remit ‘flawed’, warns Wightman
Organ donation: what’s your view?
Proposed legislation which will create an opt-out system for organ donation, that would assume people were in favour of donation unless they have stated otherwise, is currently being examined by the Health and Sport Committee. They have asked people from across Scotland for their view on the proposals. Continue reading Organ donation: what’s your view?