Local MSP launches Penicuik healthcare survey Monday, 18 November, 2024 Craig Hoy MSP has launched a survey for residents in Penicuik that explores the future of healthcare in the town. The survey comes after local GPs and members of the public raised concerns about access to healthcare and the impact to services as a result of a change to the facilities management charges imposed by NHS Lothian on GPs’ surgeries and health centres. Mr Hoy said: “Rising facility... Local News
Hoy backs bill to remove MSPs who do not attend parliament and break the law 26th January 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, is encouraging everyone to share their views on a proposed Removal and Recall bill in the Scottish Parliament... Holyrood News
“Eye-watering” number of beds lost due to delayed discharge in NHS Lothian says MSP 26th January 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has urged the SNP to outline a plan to eradicate delayed discharge in NHS Lothian. This comes after new... Holyrood News
Hoy calls Fire Alarm legislation to be delayed 21st January 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, says the SNP must postpone their plans to require homeowners to fit interlinked fire and smoke alarms by... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has slammed the SNP-Green coalition for voting through a new licencing scheme for short-term lets. 21st January 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has slammed the SNP-Green coalition for voting through a new licencing scheme for short-term... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian is calling on the SNP Government to guarantee every pupil in Lothian will be able to sit national school exams this year as planned. 20th January 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian is calling on the SNP Government to guarantee every pupil in Lothian will be able to sit... Holyrood News
MSPs form Cross-Party Group on Beer and Pubs 17th January 2022 Craig Hoy MSP pulling pints at the Plough Inn, Haddington A Cross-Party Group on beer and pubs has been established by Members of the Scottish Parliament. Craig... Holyrood News
Craig Hoy MSP - Budget Comments 23rd December 2021 Scottish Conservative South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy said: “The SNP-Green Budget was yet another missed opportunity. It was a Budget that was out of fresh ideas... Holyrood News
Gorebridge pupil wins South of Scotland Christmas Card Competition 21st December 2021 A PUPIL from Stobhill Primary School in Gorebridge has won a Christmas card design competition for school aged children from the South of Scotland. Laila... Holyrood News
Record high number of domestic abuse cases in Midlothian “absolutely appalling” says MSP 9th December 2021 The number of domestic abuse cases in Midlothian over the past year has been described as “absolutely appalling” by South Scotland Conservative MSP Craig Hoy... Holyrood News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News