A request has been made today to the UK Government for military assistance in aerial support that can be used to supplement existing resources that are being deployed to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire and we await a response.
Requesting military aid for wildfire support.
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We will also focus on prevention, drive public sector reform where it is needed, and ensure investment is directed towards frontline services to improve outcomes for people and communities.
I am very pleased to appoint Alyn Smith as Minister-designate for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.
But we can only lower energy costs for all with the full powers of independence – with Scotland’s vast energy resources finally in Scotland’s hands.
What is now needed is the UK Government to respect the voice of the Scottish people and Parliament and transfer the necessary powers.
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