Alison McInnes - Campaigning as MSP for North East Scotland

20 Most Recent News Stories

McInnes: protect and develop Scottish ferries New!

Wed 14th May 2008

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has urged the Scottish Government to protect and develop lifeline ferry services to the Scottish islands.

Turriff residents call for fair access to rural support

Mon 12th May 2008

Scores of Turriff residents have expressed concern that the new rural support system excludes those who would prefer to apply in writing rather than online.

Fury at Transport MInister's Crossrail comments

Wed 7th May 2008

Aberdeenshire MSP and Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has reacted with fury to the Transport Minister's claim that he hasn't been asked to support the Aberdeen Crossrail project.

Alison McInnes presenting a petition to Stewart Stevenson calling for a new station for Kintore as part of the Crossrail project.

McInnes demands swift end to EU ferry inquiry

Thu 1st May 2008

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has called for a speedy resolution to the EU inquiry into the Northlink and Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services.

McInnes hails "green" real nappies

Wed 23rd Apr 2008

Lib Dem Climate Change spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP today hailed real nappies as a green choice for parents and commended incentive schemes based in the North East.

McInnes: BAA commitment to Scotland's air network crucial

Tue 22nd Apr 2008

Commenting on the Competition Commission's report about BAA's "dominance" of Scottish airports, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes said:

Road safety figures "extremely disappointing" - McInnes

Mon 21st Apr 2008

Commenting on an official study showing that 1 in 10 motorists is failing to wear a seatbelt and less than a quarter of Scots see driving at 80 mph in a 70mph zone as a serious offence, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP said:

Lib Dems - North East forgotten in rail negotiations

Thu 17th Apr 2008

Responding to a question from local MSP Alison McInnes at First Minister's questions today, Alex Salmond was unable to identify a single rail improvement or benefit for the North East of Scotland that had been secured during the negotiations over extension to the First ScotRail franchise.

SNP 'poor custodians' of AWPR - Lib Dems

Thu 17th Apr 2008

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has demanded that Ministers take action to move forward construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Bypass.

Lib Dems condemn SNP arrogance over ScotRail decision

Thu 17th Apr 2008

Following a statement in the Scottish Parliament about the Scotrail franchise, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP said:

McInnes: Passengers pay after SNP slash bus grant

Wed 16th Apr 2008

Following Stagecoach Bluebird's decision to raise fares due to rising fuel costs and increased fuel duty, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP said:

McInnes calls for consistent care ahead of MS week

Wed 16th Apr 2008

North East Scotland MSP Alison McInnes today called on the Government to secure more consistent care for people with multiple sclerosis.

Minister must explain Scotrail decision - McInnes

Wed 16th Apr 2008

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has demanded that the Scottish Transport Minister comes in front of the Parliament's Transport Committee to explain the Government's hasty decision to award the Scotrail franchise early.

Lib Dems challenge ministers over roads delays

Tue 15th Apr 2008

The Liberal Democrat MSP for North East Scotland, Alison McInnes and Malcolm Bruce, Liberal Democrat MP for Gordon have joined forces to challenge Scottish Ministers over the recently announced delays to vital North East roads projects.

McInnes: SNP must protect bus passengers

Tue 15th Apr 2008

Following the Competition Commission's decision to lift the fare cap on Firstbus, which will allow them to raise prices by a higher level, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has written to the Transport Minister demanding that he takes urgent action to minimise the impact on bus passengers across Scotland.

IIP confirms delays to key transport projects

Thu 27th Mar 2008

Commenting on the impact that the Government's Infrastructure Investment Plan has on transport projects across Scotland, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP said:

McInnes backs Right to Read

Thu 27th Mar 2008

Liberal Democrat MSP for North East Scotland Alison McInnes has put her support behind the RNIB's "Right to Read" campaign by tabling a motion today in the Scottish Parliament.

McInnes petitions Government on Kintore station

Thu 20th Mar 2008

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the North East Alison McInnes has handed over a petition signed by more than 1000 people calling for the building of a new railway station at Kintore.

Alison McInnes handing Kintore station petition to Stewart Stevenson (photography: John Cox)

McInnes hails award winning Gordon MSYP

Wed 19th Mar 2008

North East Scotland MSP Alison McInnes has praised Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Gordon, Conor McKay, after he scooped the 'Member of the Year Award' at Holyrood.

McInnes decries disparities as Scottish Society for Autism turns 40

Wed 19th Mar 2008

North East Scotland MSP Alison McInnes today congratulated the Scottish Society for Autism for its ongoing work, but drew attention to ongoing disparities in service provision.

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