SNP already due to miss affordable homes target
3 Apr 2020
The Scottish government has confirmed that it will miss its targets on affordable homes, fuel poverty and energy efficiency measures.
The Scottish Conservatives have stated that, even without the impact of Covid19, the SNP government was on course to miss its affordable homes target of 50,000 houses by...Read More »
Elderly patients shouldn’t be pushed into DNR amid Covid-19 pressures
3 Apr 2020
Concerns have been raised about ‘do not resuscitate’ orders after an elderly lady was “pushed” into signing one as...Read More »
Confirmation that horticulture businesses can continue to operate
3 Apr 2020
The Scottish government has confirmed that horticulture companies may continue to operate, provided they adhere to strict guidelines to prevent the...Read More »
Accuracy of coronavirus fatality stats vital
2 Apr 2020
The Scottish Conservatives have said the daily fatality statistics in relation to the coronavirus must be “robust and reliable”.
It comes after 50 new deaths were reported from the virus today north of the border.
However, 40 of those had occurred at a much earlier date, but their recording...Read More »
Coronavirus halts benefits transfer
1 Apr 2020
The Scottish Government has requested a delay to the transfer of new benefits powers to Holyrood following the coronavirus pandemic.
Social security secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville confirmed today that the UK Government had agreed to continue paying disability benefits including Child Disability Payment and Personal Independence Payment, a scheme...Read More »