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Fiona Hyslop Speaks to EU Nationals in West Lothian: You’re Welcome Here Local Constituency MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Europe and External Affairs has told EU nationals in the Linlithgow Constituency that “you remain welcome here” after Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the European Union. West Lothian voted to Remain in the EU 58.3% – alongside every other local authority area in Scotland. The Scottish Government is now exploring all options to protect Scotland’s relationship with Europe. On Monday in London, Fiona in her Government role as Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs met with the Ambassadors of France, Germany and Slovakia who take up the EU Presidency in next few weeks and underlined this message from the Scottish Government Fiona said; “West Lothian, like the rest of Scotland, voted…

Update on St John’s Children's Ward Hyslop Welcomes Outcome of Independent Lothian Paediatric Review Independent Review calls for the Retention of 24/7 Services at St Johns Thursday, 16 June 2016 Local Constituency MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the Report from the Independent Review of Paediatric Services across Lothian, which has called for the retention of 24/7 services at St John’s Hospital in the short and medium term. The Review Team’s Report specifically states that, “The Review team`s overarching view is that the population, activity and demand for a full obstetric service in West Lothian merits the retention of inpatient paediatrics at St John`s. Commenting on the Report, Fiona said; “This is a fantastic result for the families and young people of West Lothian. The Review Team echoed the…

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Use: Monday, 6th June 2016 Hyslop Calls for Open and Fair Airspace Consultation Following the announcement today (Monday, 6th June) that Edinburgh Airport are about to carry out a two stage Airspace Consultation, local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has called for an open and fair process. Fiona, who conducted a comprehensive survey with 2,000 local residents replying, said; "Following the serious concerns about how Edinburgh Airport handled the recent flight path trial, it is vital that they learn the lessons and ensure that this consultation is open, fair and transparent and not just a rubber stamp for the TUTUR route. I understand that the first part of the consultation is to look at the wider issue of airspace use and for the Airport to look at…

Friday, 27 May 2016 Fiona Hyslop leads Holyrood debate with 106:8 MSPs voting in favour of Remaining in the EU Fiona Hyslop MSP in her role as Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs in the Scottish Government led a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 25th May on a Government motion in support of Scotland and the rest of the UK remaining part of the EU which was won by 106 to 8. The outcome reaffirmed a commitment across the chamber to ensure the EU focuses on what matters to the people of Scotland. Fiona said; “I am pleased that an overwhelming majority of MSPs voted in favour of remaining within the EU and that the Leaders of all parties elected in May support the remain position. The EU protects…

Hyslop Appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona to Continue in Culture and External Affairs Brief Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs as part of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish Government Cabinet in the fifth Scottish Parliament term. Fiona has been a Government Minister since the SNP came to power in 2007 working in both the Culture and Education briefs. Fiona said; “It is a privilege to serve in the Scottish Government and to be asked to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. “I am very excited with the addition of Tourism to my previous brief. I will continue to promote Scotland’s Culture, Heritage and…

Hyslop Visits Wester Inch Site after Flooding and calls for urgent investment Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has called for the safety and security of her constituents to be the utmost priority following a visit to the flood affected site at Wester Inch. On Sunday she spoke with affected residents and Peter Farrer Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Water who was there on site. She also attended the packed community meeting on the Sunday afternoon at Simpsons Primary School. Fiona Hyslop commented: “When I visited the site at the weekend I saw first hand the devastation and heartache this flooding has caused. It is essential that there is a permanent repair done and I will be demanding that Scottish Water treats this as an investment priority. “Scottish Water gave a…

Local MSP for Linlithgow Constituency Fiona Hyslop responds to publication of Edinburgh Airport Report Fiona commented: “I have noted the report released this week by Edinburgh Airport regarding the trial flight path of the TUTUR route, in particular their points made regarding Community Complaints. I am pleased that Edinburgh Airport have acknowledged the need to engage more with the community and that they acknowledge that there has been substantial noise disturbance to many local residents. “I am concerned however that the Report only refers to the complaints received via their own microsite when clearly the Airport are also in possession of the concerns of over 2000 people who completed my survey, the submitted petition from hundreds of Uphall and Dechmont residents which I handed to the Airport Chief Executive personally…

MSPs Focus on Positive Outcome of Health Review With regards to the ongoing story about the NHS Lothian Health Review, Fiona Hyslop said; “My focus as local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency is to make the case first and foremost for Children's services at St John's. That is I what have done with my SNP colleagues in a 2 hour meeting with the independent Review team where we set out well researched evidence in a comprehensive Report presented to them. “With an above average 20% of West Lothian's population under 15 and with new housing attracting more families to West Lothian we need strong local health services. The clinical support overnight at St John's underpins maternity and special baby care services and the connection between provision makes a strong case…