Shetland
Liberal Democrats

My Week 12 January 2024

12 Jan 2024
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  • Raised the significant challenges domestic abuse victims in Shetland face in getting legal aid lawyers with the Minister for Victims and Community Safety. 
  • Attended the Cross Party Group on Crofting, which heard updates on agriculutral reform work. 
  • Spoke in a members' debate about mobile bank and branch closures, highlighting the disproportionate impact of such changes on older people and rural and island communities. 
  • Spoke with representatives from the Royal College of Physicians about recruitment and retention of NHS doctors. 
  • Impressed upon the Cabinet Secretary for Educaiton the importance of swimming lessons for children, particularly in island contexts. 
  • Learned about financial challenges faced by older carers at a parliamentary reception held by Carers Trust Scotland. 
  • Attended the Scottish Renewables Supply Chain Parliamentary event.

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