Government Ministers Hamper Affordable Housing Market

Scottish ministers are in denial that their policies are bringing the building of low cost housing to a grinding halt in Scotland.
At an evidence session for the rural housing inquiry Labour MSP Rhoda Grant challenged ministers over policies which are squeezing reserves from housing associations, cutting grants and forcing them to take on huge loans.
Mrs [...]

Highland MSP slams NHS Highland cutbacks

30 October 2008
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP, is joining the Shadow Health Secretary Cathy Jamieson in condemning the extent of the cuts facing NHS Highland.
A financial report for NHS Highland acquired through a freedom of information request has revealed that the level of savings budgeted for by NHS Highland until 2012 has [...]