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SNP action keeping bills as low as possible in Inverclyde
NEW FIGURES SHOW LOWER TAXES AND BILLS IN SCOTLAND UNDER THE SNP As energy bills skyrocket and Labour’s tax on jobs comes into force, local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has highlighted the action the SNP Scottish Government is taking to keep bills as low as possible and help people with the cost of living in Inverclyde. The majority of Scots pay less income tax than they would if they lived in England, thanks to the progressive tax system put in place by the SNP Scottish Government. Scots also enjoy the highest levels of public services in the UK – with free tuition, free prescriptions, free eye tests, free bus passes for the under 22s and over 60s, among many other additional services. New figures have also shown that Scottish
Over 84,000 Baby Boxes delivered to families across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Greenock and Inverclyde SNP MSP, Stuart McMillan, has welcomed new figures that show 84,114 of Scotland’s Baby Boxes have been delivered across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) since the scheme’s inception. The Scottish Government introduced the Baby Box in 2017, entitling every newborn in Scotland to a box containing essential items intended to make sure that every child has the best possible start in life. In total, 335,775 boxes have now been distributed to parents across Scotland since the start of the project. Commenting, Stuart said: “It’s fantastic that 84,114 Baby Boxes have been delivered to families across NHSGGC
MSP challenges NHSGGC as Inverclyde residents sent outwith the area for Spring Covid vaccine
Stuart McMillan MSP has challenged NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for issuing elderly Inverclyde residents with Spring Covid vaccination appointments for outside the area – when local clinics are available. The SNP MSP has been contacted by constituents who are being asked to attend appointments in Paisley and Johnstone, despite them being able to rebook their appointment for an earlier date and at a local venue. One constituent was aged 96, whilst others were in their 80s, and were expected to navigate various public transport modes to get to their appointment. When they tried to rebook, they realised they could
Inverclyde SNP MSP encourages victims of Post Office scandal to contact new support group
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has encouraged any potential victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal in Inverclyde to come forward to ensure that they can get the justice, support and compensation they deserve. The call comes as a group has been launched to provide support for Scottish victims of the scandal which has been described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in modern times. At an event at the Scottish Parliament hosted by SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson, the Scottish Postmasters for Justice and Redress Group was launched. The group was formed by former sub-postmaster Rab Thomson, who was wrongly
14 years of free prescriptions under the SNP government
OVER 26 MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED BY NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE LAST YEAR Tuesday 1 April marked the 14th anniversary of prescription charges being scrapped by the SNP Scottish Government – a policy that has saved the average household in Scotland over £400 a year. Latest figures from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) show that over 114 million prescriptions, including 26,355,740 by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, were dispensed in Scotland in 2023/24. This means that, on average, people in Scotland received 20.8 prescriptions. Based on the £9.90 charge currently in place in England, the average household in Scotland
MSPs join Stuart McMillan’s calls for Peel Ports to abandon conservancy fee plans
MSPs have echoed the calls for Peel Ports to abandon their plans to introduce a conservancy fee for leisure craft sailing on the Clyde – after Stuart McMillan MSP secured a Member’s Debate on the issue. Politicians from across the spectrum supported the SNP MSP’s motion, which highlighted the concerns of the boating sector that such a charge could negatively impact the marine tourism economy. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP closed the debate by saying she recognised the strength of feeling on this issue, and committed to reflect on the points made – particularly on regulation of port authorities and