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HYSLOP – VION “HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR” Reacting to news that the owners of Halls of Broxburn have told the 1700 staff that the plant is set to close by February 2013, Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop, who has been part of the task force trying to save the plant, said: “I am extremely frustrated that despite the best efforts of everyone on the taskforce, Vion have taken the decision to proceed with closure. This is a dark day for Broxburn. “Frankly, Vion have a lot to answer for. They have a loyal, skilled and experienced workforce here which they have abandoned, and they have knocked back every effort that has been made by the Scottish Government and others to find a solution. “This did not have to happen.…

Broxburn Academy STEM group Celebrate Success in Parliament Local MSP Fiona Hyslop met with pupils from Broxburn Academy’s Award winning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge group when she invited them to the Scottish Parliament to congratulate them on their most recent STEM Challenge win. Fiona said; “I was delighted to invite the The STEM Challenge group from Broxburn Academy into the Scottish Parliament to see the building, watch First Ministers Questions and to congratulate them in person on winning STEM Challenge 9 earlier in the year. “They got to meet the First Minister who engaged them in discussion about their Olympic/Paralympic Torch Challenge and he asked them to put their minds to the Commonwealth Baton for 2014. They in turn asked the First Minister about presenting Scotland using…

Hyslop Supports Coffee Morning for Cancer Support at Donaldson’s Linlithgow Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop attended Donaldson’s School’s Coffee Morning fundraiser last week (Friday 28th September) – part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Campaign from MacMillan Cancer Support. Fiona said; “I am pleased to be at Donaldson’s helping to raise awareness for such a worthwhile cause. Cancer affects more and more people every year and so the Macmillan Charity is essential to provide support for all those affected by the illness. “The West Lothian Macmillan Advice Team do an admirable job providing information and support not only to cancer patients but also to their family and carers. “I am also holding my own fundraising event for MacMillan Cancer Support on Monday, November 5th from 10am-12noon in the Whitburn Burgh Halls,…

Mother and Daughter Double Act at Linlithgow Academy Linlithgow Academy presented a mother and daughter double act last week at their Annual Awards Ceremony. Local MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop attended the ceremony as a guest of honour, presenting the awards to the pupils. She delivered the main speech and her daughter, Sarah Anderson, new Head Girl of Linlithgow Academy also delivered a speech thanking all those involved. Fiona said; “Linlithgow Academy’s academic results this year have been outstanding and I was very proud to present the dux medals to Junior Dux Joanna Boxall and Senior Dux to Kyle McLachlan who is also the new Head Boy. “I was delighted to be invited as a guest of honour at Linlithgow Academy’s Prize Giving, particularly in the year that my daughter…

Hyslop Urges Broxburn Alumni to get in touch Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop is urging anyone who went to or has stories about Broxburn Academy to get in touch to join in celebrating the Academy’s 50th Birthday. Broxburn Academy turns 50 on October 10th this year, a dinner is being held in the School Dining Hall and is inviting all alumni to the occasion. Fiona said; “This is a milestone event for Broxburn Academy and one which ought to be celebrated. “In the school’s 50 year history there have been many pupils and staff coming and going and this is a perfect opportunity to welcome back familiar faces and share old memories. “This is also an opportunity to look to the future; Broxburn Academy has excelled in many areas not least…

Hyslop Celebrates Polish Community in Scottish Parliament Local Constituency MSP, Fiona Hyslop has spoken in Parliament of the importance and roler of Polish Communities in West Lothian in a debate recognising the Great Polish Map of Scotland. During the debate she said; “We have a large number of Polish people and descendants living in my constituency. In West Lothian we talk of three waves of Polish immigration. Polish migrants came to my constituency 150 years ago to work in the mines, and again during the Second World War and latterly when Poland joined the EU. “In June this year, I attended the 150th anniversary of the St John Cantius and Nicholas Catholic Church in Broxburn, - a church who’s namesake is the patron of the present day Church near Krakow.…

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop Disappointed by Vion Halls Offer Rejection Fiona Hyslop, local MSP for Broxburn in the Linlithgow Constituency, has today expressed her disappointment at the swift rejection by Vion of the Scottish Government’s offer to purchase and lease back the Halls facility in her constituency. The Scottish Government reported the offer to the Task Force which met yesterday (Thursday, 13th September). The Task Force is aimed at saving the jobs of the 1,700 workers at the closure threatened plant and Fiona Hyslop as the local MSP is a member of. The Task Force also includes Usdaw, West Lothian Council, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International, Skills Development Scotland, Job Centre Plus, Quality Meat Scotland and local representatives. Commenting after yesterday’s meeting, SNP MSP Fiona Hyslop said: “I am extremely…

Local MSP Supports Home Grown Goods in Armadale Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop has visited Armadale’s Community Growing Garden to support the good work done by their volunteers to promote local produce and gardening projects in the community. Fiona said; “As well as a community tools lending scheme, food tasters and potting workshops, the group who runs the growing garden in Armadale are constantly working to keep the garden beautiful for those who visit. “A huge number of volunteers dedicate a lot of time and effort to this garden and I am delighted to have met many of them in person today. “I am happy to support this project which actively promotes growing your own vegetables and eating a healthy diet. The benefits of this are clear to see from the…

Hyslop Urges Constituents to Buy Local for Scottish Food Fortnight Local MSP Fiona Hyslop is urging the people of West Lothian to take part in Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight (1st – 16th September) by buying local produce. Fiona said; “In West Lothian as a whole, we have a fantastic array of fresh, seasonal and healthy food. Some of the freshest, finest and healthiest food in the world can be found on our doorsteps. “It is important that the people of West Lothian are aware of the benefits and availability of Scottish produce and so I would like to encourage my constituents to eat more Scottish foods and buy local this fortnight” For more information on local events or publicise to your own event: http://www.scottishfoodanddrinkfortnight.co.uk Or follow them on twitter:…

Hyslop Congratulates West Lothian Pupils on Record Results Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop has offered her congratulations to pupils and students across West Lothian who have received their Standard Grade and Higher exam results this morning (Tuesday, 7th August). Fiona said; “I am delighted that there has been another rise in the number of pupils passing their Advanced Highers, Highers and Standard Grade exams. “I am particularly pleased that these results have seen an interest in Gaelic studies and this year will be the first that Gaelic-medium subject qualification titles will be displayed on certificates. “Sadly not everyone will have received the grades they had hoped for, however I trust that all pupils will receive adequate support from teachers and their families in helping them to decide…