Results 1–20 of 52 for job speaker:Finlay Carson

Scottish Parliament: Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (21 Mar 2024)

Finlay Carson: ...to better understand the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of grouse moor management. The research could not have been clearer on the benefits that the sector brings to rural Scotland: more jobs per hectare than other comparable land use; the employment of gamekeepers, shepherds and countless seasonal workers in the form of beaters, flankers, pickers-up and hospitality staff; and the...

Scottish Parliament: Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (19 Mar 2024)

Finlay Carson: ...it will ensure that its contents set out the statutory obligations on those who manage moorland for grouse shooting. NatureScot does not need Scottish Labour, with an ulterior motive, to make its job harder. I urge members to vote against amendments 71 and 72.

Scottish Parliament: Northern Ireland Assembly Negotiations ( 1 Feb 2024)

Finlay Carson: ...the very positive progress that has been made in the negotiations that are likely to see the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont? Will he also welcome the huge boost to jobs and investment that could be delivered as part of the proposed investment zone extending to Stranraer and Cairnryan, in my constituency, which is the main point of entry for goods from Northern...

Scottish Parliament: Budget 2024-25 ( 1 Feb 2024)

Finlay Carson: ...budget for woodland grants would be devastating and would mean that the tree planting targets would not be met. In addition to the resulting impact on climate change targets, the cut would lead to job losses, lead to the destruction of millions of trees and be a blow to sector confidence that will take a long time to recover from. The cabinet secretary conceded that that was...

Scottish Parliament: Woodland Creation ( 7 Dec 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...approved the Mackilston scheme without any satisfactory arrangement having been reached with the residents at Kendoon and Blackwater. How will the Government address cumulative impacts on local jobs, biodiversity and culture? Will the cabinet secretary meet me and my constituents to hear their concerns?

Scottish Parliament: Regeneration and Economic Renewal Projects (South of Scotland) (30 Nov 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...at Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government have failed to deliver a process to draw down that money, despite knowing that the investment could bring transformational change, jobs and opportunities for local people. What discussions has the cabinet secretary had with the current administration? What progress has been made to draw down that money?

Scottish Parliament: Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 (30 Nov 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...strong concerns that a minor breach of licence conditions or a vexatious complaint could result in the loss of a licence and, therefore, a loss of income and, in the worst scenario, a loss of jobs. The minister and NatureScot gave reassurances that a licence would be suspended in that way only in serious circumstances. However, in our report, we asked what safeguards could be added to the...

Scottish Parliament: Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 (30 Nov 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...minister will give serious consideration to bringing in proper legal safeguards against vexatious or third-party claims, which could result in a licence being suspended and, on the back of that, job losses and income losses.

Scottish Parliament: Rural and Islands Housing (31 Oct 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...and also resettle previously inhabited rural places where it’s practicable to do so.” Dr MacLeod continued: “That requires tangible action in the form of affordable housing, good quality jobs, better infrastructure and digital connectivity to fulfill the Scottish Government’s commitment to increasing the population of rural areas of Scotland contained in National Planning Framework...

Scottish Parliament: Alcohol and Drug Deaths (“See Beyond — See the Lives — Scotland” Campaign) (28 Sep 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...he clearly had a problem with alcohol. None of us stepped in. He was what is often referred to as a functioning alcoholic, but alcohol was almost certainly a contributing factor to him losing his job and, ultimately, his life. There was no death notice, no funeral and no chance to share our grief with the family; there was just silence. I would love to name him and pay tribute to him, but...

Scottish Parliament: Short-term Lets Licensing Scheme (13 Sep 2023)

Finlay Carson: Would Alasdair Allan not agree that as part of the balance, we need sustainable economic growth in those areas to ensure that there are jobs? Some of those jobs will depend on tourism, so we actually need tourists coming. We need to get the balance right. There should be an emphasis on providing new social housing and not necessarily reducing the number of tourists that come to the islands or...

Scottish Parliament: Sustainable Food Supply (18 May 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...work of the suckler beef climate group, the food and agriculture stakeholders task force and the Agricultural Industries Confederation. Our academics and research organisations are doing an amazing job in developing well-evidenced strategies to enable food producers to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change without compromising production. However, we need the Government to play its...

Scottish Parliament: Sustainable Food Supply (18 May 2023)

Finlay Carson: We have a whole range of different opportunities. The problem with the Scottish Government is that it would rather put constitutional grievance above getting the day job done. We have had seven years since we left Europe to make the best of the job. Whether or not we agree with Brexit, the SNP Government has failed to step up to the mark. We have heard again today that Scottish salmon are an...

Scottish Parliament: National Health Service (Winter Pressures) (10 Jan 2023)

Finlay Carson: ...local people. The pharmacist in Whithorn is looking at an average of 83 pharmacy first visits per week, of which 28 come under the pharmacy first plus service. That is over and above the normal day job. Over the past few weeks, the position has been dramatically worse. That number of visits is far more than an average pharmacy would see in the course of a month. This is undeniably a crisis...

Scottish Parliament: Rowan Glen Yoghurt Factory ( 8 Sep 2022)

Finlay Carson: The First Minister will be aware of the worrying news of the possible closure of Rowan Glen yoghurt factory in my constituency, with the potential loss of 50 jobs. That would be a hugely significant loss of jobs in a rural area, and it could result in the loss of a well-known and respected brand that is located in the heart of Scotland’s milk field. I appreciate that businesses across...

Scottish Parliament: Community Wealth Building (25 May 2022)

Finlay Carson: ...the potential of the growth deal, and rightly so, in an area that has repeatedly been starved of any proper investment. It is anticipated that the Borderlands deal will deliver an additional 5,500 jobs, attract more than 4 million extra tourists, unlock investment and boost the region’s economy by £1.1 billion. The UK community renewal fund and the UK community ownership fund are other...

Scottish Parliament: Dumfries City Status (22 Dec 2021)

Finlay Carson: ...forgetting the far west and the credentials of Stranraer to be Scotland’s next city. It is only through interventions and policies such as the Borderlands growth deal that we can achieve greater job creation, increased inward migration and higher visitor numbers. We hope that such interventions, along with the union connectivity review and the strategic transport projects review 2, will...

Scottish Parliament: Scotland Loves Local ( 8 Dec 2021)

Finlay Carson: ...primary production and food-manufacturing knowledge and expertise. Sadly, however, the sector has undeveloped potential. We can all ask for, encourage and support change that will lead to greater job growth across the region. More thought must be given to ensuring that key procurement contracts for hospitals and council services are awarded to local businesses. The Covid pandemic has...

Scottish Parliament: Covid-19: Preparing for Winter and Priorities for Recovery ( 2 Dec 2021)

Finlay Carson: ...20-minute community model can be looked at through a rural lens and as possible starting points to address the scenario that we see all too often in rural areas of “Which comes first?” Is it job creation, the availability of the workforce, housing or public transport? The answer is difficult, as we need them all at the same time. As the convener of the Rural Affairs, Islands and...

Scottish Parliament: Food and Drink ( 1 Sep 2021)

Finlay Carson: ...and retailers—in the drive to promote the sector by providing greater resources and incentives in order to create the workforce that future growth demands. We need to create high-quality jobs and rewarding employment that will subsequently encourage more young people to consider the sector as a worthwhile and rewarding career choice, and we need to see far more apprenticeships and other...


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