Carmichael renews call for 1 gigawatt tidal stream energy target
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has renewed calls for a 1 gigawatt target for the rollout of tidal stream renewable energy in a debate in Parliament.
20 Oct 2023
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Carmichael calls for parliamentary statement on Northern Isles coastguard helicopter response times
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the Transport Secretary to make a statement in Parliament on proposed changes to response times for the coastguard helicopter based at Sumburgh.
19 Oct 2023
Carmichael takes up “truly shocking” Antonio Maria case with Fisheries Minister
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to take up the “truly shocking” case of the Antonio Maria with authorities in France, following the near-collision with a Shetland trawler earlier this week.
19 Oct 2023
Carmichael challenges “impossible” MCA fishing advice putting Harbour Masters at legal risk
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today questioned Maritime and Coastguard Agency advice to fishermen to ask Harbour Masters to sign required medical certificate applications, without consultation.
18 Oct 2023
Parliamentary recognition for Northern Isles representation at Scottish Fisherman’s Federation
A parliament motion has been lodged congratulating Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, and Sheila Keith, executive officer of Shetland Fishermen’s Association.
14 Sep 2023
Carmichael backs farmers in meeting with NFUS leaders and Back British Farming
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out on the need for stronger government commitments to back farmers and crofters following meetings with the NFUS and Back British Farming this week.
14 Sep 2023
Carmichael calls for 1 gigawatt goal for tidal stream capacity
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has challenged the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero to support an increased rollout of tidal schemes and to set a new goal of 1 gigawatt of deployed tidal stream capacity.
13 Sep 2023
Carmichael welcomes boosted tidal stream investment in latest renewable auction
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed today’s news that 7 tidal stream projects have secured contracts in the UK Government’s latest renewable auction, including two in the Northern Isles.
8 Sep 2023
Half a mark back on a failing grade – Carmichael marks government rejoining Horizon scheme
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to news that the UK has reached a deal on associate membership of Horizon, the EU’s science research scheme.
7 Sep 2023