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West Lothian MSPs Welcome Recovery Plan but Urge Vion to Dig Deep Local West Lothian MSPs Fiona Hyslop (Linlithgow) and Angela Constance (Almond Valley) have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a Recovery Plan for Vion Halls employees in Broxburn but have repeated their comments that Vion MUST contribute to local support for their staff. Fiona Hyslop commented; “This is a good announcement for West Lothian and it is clear that the Scottish Government has worked hard to deliver a package of almost £12 million over five years to invest in the West Lothian workforce. The commitment from the Government agencies to support the expansion of growing companies is welcome. “Vion still need to face up to their responsibilities like Diageo’s in Kilmarnock who are helping those made redundant find…

Hyslop Announces Tesco Surgery to Coincide with Costa Launch Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop has added a visit to the new Costa Coffee in Tesco in Bathgate to her scheduled surgeries on Friday, December 7th at 10am. This visit will coincide with the official opening of the coffee shop. Fiona said; “It is important to have surgeries that meet the needs of constituents. I plan to vary the venues of certain surgeries in the New Year and hold my meetings in open and accessible areas so that it is easier for my constituents to speak with me. “The newly owned Costa Coffee within Tesco in Bathgate is large enough to have a private discussions with constituents and I hope that the shop can become a regular venue for surgeries and constituents…

Hyslop Congratulates Broxburn STEM Group UK Champions Local MSP, Fiona Hyslop has written to congratulate a group of Broxburn Acadmey pupils who have been officially recognised the Most Dedicated Science Club in the UK after winning the most recent STEM Challenge 9. On hearing the news, Fiona said; “I am so pleased to hear that Broxburn Academy have been named The Most Dedicated Science Club in the UK – this is an enormous achievement. “I visited the school to meet with the pupils when they came 3rd in last year’s competition and invited them to the Parliament when they came first in this year’s competition, so I am hugely supportive and proud of the work they staff and pupils are doing. “During their visit to the Parliament last month, the…

Hyslop Welcomes Springfield Primary to Parliament SNP MSP for Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop met with the staff and pupils from Springfield Primary on Tuesday when they visited the Scottish Parliament as part of the Holyrood Outreach Programme. Fiona said; “I always enjoy meeting pupils form the local schools when they visit Parliament. “Regardless of age, pupils from West Lothian are always keen to ask questions and learn more about the Scottish Parliament and the role politics plays in everyday life. “I am pleased to spend time responding to their questions and share views on local and national issues that are important to them.”

Hyslop Welcomes Armadale Community Council to Parliament Fiona invited a group from Armadale Community Council to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh last Thursday after she spoke at one of their monthly meetings earlier in the year. Commenting after the visit, Ms Hyslop said; “I am always delighted to show local groups from West Lothian their Parliament building and how it works. “The group from Armadale had lunch and watched First Minister’s Questions as well as receiving a tour of the building. “Holyrood is the people’s Parliament and it is important that it’s people visit and learn how they can have their say in shaping our country. The Scottish Parliament is also one of the top tourist attractions for visitors and residents alike and so I would urge any local groups…

Tea with Your MSP raises £60 for MacMillan Cancer Support SNP MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop has raised £60 in just under two hours for MacMillan’s Cancer Support earlier this week. Ms Hyslop’s coffee morning which begun at 10am on Monday, 5th November in Whitburn Burgh Halls, attracted members of the Whitburn and wider West Lothian Community who helped fundraise for MacMillan Cancer Support. Fiona commented: “I am delighted at the number of West Lothian people who attended the coffee morning to give their donations and support to Macmillan Cancer Care. “I am aware that I have many constituents who have had personal experiences with Cancer and been involved with the charity in the past. “In this short space of time we managed to raise around £60 by offering people…

West Lothian MSPs Call on Vion To Live Up To Their Responsibilities West Lothian MSPs Fiona Hyslop and Angela Constance are calling on Vion to live up to their responsibilities by making a substantial financial contribution to the recovery of the Broxburn area and the wider West Lothian economy. The two constituency MSPs piled on the pressure after the Taskforce meeting this week where John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, restated the Scottish Government's commitment to working with any interested buyer as well as supporting the wider economic regeneration of the area. The Cabinet Secretary also formally asked Vion to be clear about their contribution to economic recovery and their plans for the site following closure. Speaking this week Fiona Hyslop MSP said "I am calling on Vion to come…

Have a Tea with your MSP Fiona Hyslop MSP Invites Constituents to Support MacMillan Campaign Local MSP Fiona Hyslop invites constituents in West Lothian to attend her coffee morning for cancer as part of the UK wide MacMillan Cancer Support Campaign at the Whitburn Burgh Halls this Monday, November 5th at 10am. Fiona said; “I am pleased to be at hosting my own coffee morning again this year, 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 look…

LOCAL MSP CALLS ON VION TO HELP RECOVERY PLANS Commenting on the situation at Hall’s of Broxburn, following Vion’s decision to close the plant, local MSP Fiona Hyslop is calling on the departing company to face up to their responsibilities and contribute to the recovery. Addressing SNP Conference, Ms Hyslop said: “Vion must face up to their responsibilities and put their hand in their pockets to aid the community they are leaving behind. “Vion have benefited tremendously from the skilled and committed workforce at Hall’s. Now they must support that same workforce and help fund the recovery plan. “The workforce and their families can and will bounce back - the people of West Lothian are no strangers to overcoming adversity. “In West Lothian we do now talk about Bathgate ONCE…

FIONA HYSLOP ANGRY AND DISAPPOINTED WITH VION DECISION LOCAL MSP WELCOMES RECOVERY PLAN ACTION Commenting on the situation at Hall’s of Broxburn, following confirmation that parent company Vion have rejected two bids to take over the plant meaning it is set to close, local MSP Fiona Hyslop expressed her disappointment at the outcome. Ms Hyslop welcomed the swift action of the Scottish Government who announced a recovery plan for West Lothian immediately after the confirmation from Vion. She said: "I have continually pressed Vion to co-operate with credible bidders, but it appears they have been unable to strike a deal. "This is body blow for Broxburn and I share the disappointment and anger that is felt in the community. "I have already spoken to my colleagues in the Scottish Government…