Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 6 November 2019.
Finlay Carson
Conservative
In the winter of 2015, after severe flooding, the First Minister committed to help my home town of Newton Stewart. However, it is only through the community’s incredible resilience and determination that the main street is returning to normal. Despite the First Minister’s promise four years ago, no flood prevention measures have been taken.
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