Ministers urged to intervene as strike threatens to halt lifeline Scots flights Ministers have been urged to reconsider staggering Scots air traffic control cuts which unions say will put lifeline services at risk as warnings were made about grounded planes as workers prepared to strike. The state owned operators of Highlands and islands airports have attacked plans for strike action that is expected to bring lifeline air services to a standstill at the end of this month. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has received formal notification from Prospect of strike action by air traffic controllers at its 11 airports in the Scottish Highlands, the Northern Isles and the Western Isles.
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3 June 2021
WITH a strong economy and the contribution made in particular by the fishing industry, along with farming, construction and in normal years tourism, the finances of Falkland Islands Government remain stable, the Financial Secretary Tim Waggott assured Members of Legislative Assembly at this year’s Budget session on Tuesday.
Photo: £24.6m for health and wellbeing – the hospital Stanley Falklands
He cautioned: “We do, however remain mindful of the continuing global challenges of the moment.
“Stability and continuity are at the heart of the Falkland Islands Government Budget for 2021/22,” it was noted in a later press release. The two themes were essential in the time of continued uncertainty stemming from the global COVID-19 pandemic and the work on global recovery, it was emphasised.
Scene setting Mr Speaker, Honourable Members. Whilst it has only been a year since I last delivered my Annual Address, it seems a very long time ago, not.