Shetland
Liberal Democrats

My Week 19 January 2024

19 Jan 2024
Weekly update - text below image.
  • Called on the First Minister during FMQs to re-think the broadband voucher scheme due to inflation impacting its real-terms value.
  • Raised the budget gap facing local authorities with the Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning. 
  • Asked the Minister for Further Education about the proposed redundancies at UHI Shetland and what confidence he could give that the college will continue to meet local needs. 
  • Pressed the Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings to take action to ensure local contractors can get certification for installing energy efficiency measures. 
  • Spoke in a debate discussing the recommendations from the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament. 
  • Quizzed the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands on the Scottish Budget in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. 
  • Chaired the AGM of the Cross Party Group on Nordic Countries.  

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