The start of a free wi-fi service for passengers on trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow has been hailed by Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson. The Scottish Government has provided funding to overcome the technical challenges and provide a free wi-fi…
Matheson welcomes extension of Patient Safety Programme
The NHS will be made safer than ever under ambitious new goals being brought in for the Scottish Patient Safety Programme. The world-leading programme comes to the end of its first phase this year, and is making good progress towards…
MATHESON WELCOMES ACTION TO HELP PENSIONERS BEAT WINTER HEATING BILLS
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson, has welcomed a Private Members’ Bill that would help off-grid pensioner households beat soaring winter energy costs which is to be launched by SNP MP Mike Weir this week. Mr Weir – one of just…
Matheson Encourages Victims and Witnesses to Respond to Government Consultation
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Victims’ Rights Bill. Encouraging as many victims, witnesses and their families as possible to submit a response to the consultation, the Falkirk West MSP said: “The justice…
Matheson Pays Tribute to Brain Injury Campaigners
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson paid a visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he met with local campaigners during Brain Injury Week. Mr Matheson said: “I know from dealing with the local branch of Headway over a number of…
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