Further to our reports in January, Cambuslang once more played host to some special visitors from the Middle East this month. Firefighters from Palestine were in the town to train at the Scottish Fire and Rescue’s national training centre.
CLARE’S COLUMN IN THE RUTHERGLEN REFORMER
I used my column in this week's Rutherglen Reformer to highlight 'fair work'. Scotland’s economy remains strong and our labour market is positive - with high employment and low unemployment. However, we know that, for too many, the experience of work is not always positive.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON SCOTLAND’S NEW EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICE
The Scottish Government have launched a new employment support service, and during the question session today to announce the initiative, I asked the government how it differs from previous DWP employment support programmes.
TOPICAL QUESTION ON EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANTS
Today at Parliament, I secured a topical question on European Arrest Warrants. The Cabinet Secretary in his response was clear that the Scottish Government profoundly regrets that the Spanish Government has failed to engage in dialogue with Catalonia’s politicians and that, instead, the issue is now subject to the judicial process.
DEBATE ON FAIR WORK
Last week at Parliament, Clare took part in a debate on fair work. Scotland’s economy remains strong and our labour market is positive - with high employment and low unemployment. However, we know that, for too many, the experience of work is not always positive.
MSP CONDEMNS NEWTON FARM BROADBAND PROVISION
Rutherglen MSP, Clare Haughey, has condemned house builders in the Newton Farm area of Cambuslang for not providing superfast broadband in new build developments. The SNP MSP has been campaigning on the issue of poor broadband provision in Newton Farm since her election, and has welcomed recent assurances from Openreach that one fibre cabinet in the area will be upgraded by the end of April this year, with another due to be upgraded within 12 months.
DEBATE ON INCINERATORS, PUBLIC HEALTH & PLANNING
Today during a debate on incinerators, public health, and planning, I gave a speech highlighting the tremendous community-led campaign against the Whitehill Incinerator in Hamilton. My contribution specifically outlined the tireless efforts of Blantyre and Halfway Community Councils in fighting the proposal.
MSP MARKS SCOTTISH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK WITH VISIT TO RUTHERGLEN FIRM
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey marked the end of Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a visit to MD Electrical Contractors in Rutherglen.
MSP SEES SUCCESS IN CAMPAIGN ON NEWTON FARM BROADBAND
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has received written assurances from Openreach that more residents in Newton Farm should have access to superfast broadband by the end of April.
MSP WELCOMES RECORD LEVELS OF MENTAL HEALTH STAFF
Rutherglen MSP and mental health nurse Clare Haughey has welcomed recent figures which show that staffing in Scotland’s psychology and children & young people’s mental health care services is at a record high.
Clare Haughey MSP 