AN ISLANDS MSP has welcomed the news that Highlands and Islands Enterprise is to retain its own board. Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Alasdair Allan said he was pleased the concerns of his constituents had been taken on board.
The announcement was made in a ministerial statement to the Scottish Parliament by cabinet secretary for economy, jobs and fair work Keith Brown MSP.
Mr Allan commented: ‘I, and my Highlands and Islands SNP colleagues, have met Keith Brown several times on this subject and raised a number of concerns about this issue. I am pleased to see the cabinet secretary has taken on board those concerns and responded so positively.