As governments begin to think about how to begin lifting lockdown measures and allowing more day-to-day activities to resume, Brian Whittle MSP wants to see the Scottish Government delivering clear and simple guidance to businesses about when and how they can reopen.
South Scotland MSP Brian called
South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle has welcomed the launch of the UK Government’s latest support programme to deliver loans to small and medium sized businesses.
The Bounce Back loan scheme helps businesses borrow between £2000 and £50,000 to deal with the impact of coronavirus and is designed to be
Brian Whittle has welcomed a letter from the Scottish Government confirming garden centres and plant nurseries can operate using mail order as long as they can still maintain safe social distancing for staff.
Since the lockdown began, there has been growing concern from garden centres that they cou
Brian Whittle MSP is reminding the public that the NHS is still open and ready to help anyone in need of urgent or emergency care, not just those with coronavirus.
Scottish Conservative Shadow Health Minister Brian spoke out after reports that the numbers of people being referred to specialist
Local MSP Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to lay out details of proposals to support the wellbeing of NHS and social care staff affected by their work treating patients during the coronavirus outbreak.
During a question session in the Scottish Parliament with Health Secretary Je
As the lockdown and social distancing measures continue, South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is encouraging the public to continue staying at home and only going out for essentials.
The call follows a statement by Nicola Sturgeon suggesting that some degree of social distancing and other measures to p
Brian Whittle is putting pressure on the Scottish Government to speed up their responses to offers of personal protective equipment for NHS staff and carers.
As demand for face masks, gloves, gowns and other protective equipment soars, local MSP Brian has challenged Health Secretary Jeane Freeman t
Brian highlights the contributions of local business and the need for carers to get personal protective equipment
It’s been another long and difficult week for everyone. Once again, we’ve seen that this virus can affect anyone badly.
South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle is urging the public to respect the countryside during the coronavirus pandemic.
As the lockdown measures continue, recent good weather has prompted fears that some people will flout social distancing rules and get in their cars for a trip to the countryside.
While
