Portfolio Questions 18 June 2019 Tuesday, 18 June, 2019 In order to support our tourism industry, we need more people studying the subject at college and university. I hope that the Scottish Government will work to champion this as a career of choice for our young people. Speeches in Parliament
MSP’s praise for Aberdeen charity after £55,000 donation to NHS 3rd March 2019 The work of a charity which supports children born with rare heart defects has been marked in the Scottish Parliament. Aberdeen woman Jane Gibson set up the... Local News
Aberdeen hospital failing the elderly following unannounced visit by inspectors 21st February 2019 The north-east’s flagship hospital has been slammed for a spate of basic failings in its care of some of its most vulnerable patients. Healthcare Improvement... Local News
Patients waiting more than four hours for A&E treatment in north-east at four year high 30th January 2019 The number of patients waiting for emergency care in the north-east is at a four year high – and has soared by almost 40% since 2015. New figures have revealed... Local News
Shock as north-east hit by ‘staggering’ spike in winter deaths 17th October 2018 Shock figures have revealed a “staggering” spike in the number of people dying in the north-east last winter. The region recorded its highest winter death rate... Local News
Warnings of ‘GP crisis’ as one of Aberdeen’s largest GP surgeries to shut its doors 17th August 2018 One of Aberdeen’s largest GP surgeries is to close due to staffing difficulties – prompting fears of a “growing GP crisis” across the north-east. Rosemount... Local News
North-east paramedics fear entering 169 homes amid safety concerns 13th July 2018 Ambulance crews are prevented from entering almost 170 addresses in the north-east amid fears for their safety, new figures have shown. The Scottish Ambulance... Local News
Politicians appealing for action over Xanax after surge in north-east deaths 1st June 2018 A call for a review of the classification of a drug has been made by two politicians after a surge in north-east deaths. North-east MSP Tom Mason and Aberdeen... Local News
MSP in appeal for action on Xanax after potential danger of drug highlighted 11th May 2018 An MSP has expressed his disappointment at what he claims is Holyrood inaction over a dangerous drug. Recent press coverage has highlighted the dangers posed by... Holyrood News
Appeal to Health Secretary on ‘urgent need for action’ over Xanax 4th May 2018 An MSP has expressed his disappointment at what he claims is Holyrood inaction over a dangerous drug. The Evening Express published a special investigation in... Local News
