Maureen Macmillan
Former Labour MSP for Highlands and Islands
Former Labour MSP for Highlands and Islands
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One of the schools that Malcolm Fraser took exception to is a school in the Black Isle that I visited recently. I found that his comments on the school are nonsense. I will show Robin Harper the photos to prove it, if he wishes.
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will address the shortage of affordable housing in the Highland Council area. (S2O-12455)
I thank the minister for her commitment to address the housing shortage in the Highland Council area and, particularly, for introducing an innovative way of promoting affordable home ownership. Is the minister aware of the successful studies that are being carried out on the Ormlie housing estate in Thurso into the use of microrenewables to cut carbon emissions and to provide more affordable...
Former Labour MSP for Highlands and Islands
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 2 April 2007 — Election
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