Motion · S3M-01442 · 27 Feb 2008
Cuts in Highland Council Services
The motion
That the Parliament deplores the planned cuts in vital council and voluntary sector services being made by Highland Council as a result of the SNP government’s priorities for spending; notes that these cuts are taking place at a time when the Scottish Government has the largest budget for public services since devolution and twice that which Donald Dewar had only a few short years ago; further notes in particular that Highland Council plans to build up financial reserves while cutting services and shedding jobs; questions whether the single outcome agreement with Highland Council to deliver SNP manifesto commitments will now do so, in particular with regard to class-size reductions, and urges the SNP government and SNP/Independent-led Highland Council to reverse the planned cuts.
Supporters (26)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 28 Feb 2008
- Sarah Boyack 28 Feb 2008
- Rhona Brankin 28 Feb 2008
- George Foulkes 28 Feb 2008
- Karen Gillon 28 Feb 2008
- Charlie Gordon 28 Feb 2008
- Rhoda Grant 28 Feb 2008
- Iain Gray 28 Feb 2008
- Hugh Henry 28 Feb 2008
- Andy Kerr 28 Feb 2008
- Marilyn Livingstone 28 Feb 2008
- Ken Macintosh 28 Feb 2008
- Mr Frank McAveety 28 Feb 2008
- Des McNulty 28 Feb 2008
- Hugh O'Donnell 28 Feb 2008
- Cathy Peattie 28 Feb 2008
- Elaine Smith 28 Feb 2008
- David Stewart 28 Feb 2008
- Karen Whitefield 28 Feb 2008
- David Whitton 28 Feb 2008
- Helen Eadie 29 Feb 2008
- Patricia Ferguson 29 Feb 2008
- Mary Mulligan 29 Feb 2008
- Dr Richard Simpson 4 Mar 2008
- Ms Wendy Alexander 5 Mar 2008
- Michael McMahon 7 Mar 2008
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.