Jim Hume MSP: South of Scotland

Jim Hume's Campaigns

Jim Hume at Martin Aerospace

Jim visiting Martin Aerospace in Lanark

Jim Hume in Hawick

Jim out and about meeting constituents in Hawick

Jim Hume at new Dumfries and Galloway College

Jim visiting the new site of Dumfries and Galloway College


LIBDEM OBTAINS CROSS PARTY SUPPORT FOR THE RETENTION OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

Published on Thu 21st Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, last night (20th January) used Scottish Parliamentary debate time to argue the case for the retention of five community hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway.

LIBDEM SECURES DEBATE ON FUTURE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

Published on Tue 19th Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, will tomorrow (Wednesday 20th January) use Scottish Parliamentary debate time to argue the case for the retention of five community hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway.

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS - CONSULTATION EXTENSION WELCOMED BY MSP

Published on Mon 11th Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today welcomed the news that NHS Dumfries and Galloway officials have extended the public consultation on the future of community hospitals to the end of February.

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS - SEVERE WEATHER SHOULD MAKE HEALTH BOARD RETHINK CONSULTATION

Published on Sat 9th Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has expressed concern over the cancellation of the Thornhill public meeting on the future of community hospitals in the Dumfries and Galloway region.

SHOULD CONSULTATION ON COMMUNITY HOSPITALS BE EXTENDED?

Published on Mon 21st Dec 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has submitted a Parliamentary Question to Scottish Government Ministers on the consultation process currently underway on the future of Dumfries and Galloway's community hospitals.

MSP QUIZZES HEALTH MINISTER OVER COMMUNITY HOSPITALS' FUTURE IN DUMFRIES MEETING

Published on Tue 15th Dec 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, yesterday (14th December) took the opportunity during the annual NHS D&G Review and public meeting over plans to close five community hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway to quiz Public Health Minister, Shona Robison.

CHARLES KENNEDY MP JOINS THE FIGHT TO RETAIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

Published on Mon 14th Dec 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, was joined in Moffat at the weekend by the Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP, who gave his support for the campaign to keep community hospitals across Dumfries and Galloway.

MSP CALLS FOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CLOSURE PLANS TO BE HALTED

Published on Mon 30th Nov 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today called on Scottish Government Ministers to reject any plans to close five community hospitals in Dumfries and Galloway.

MSP INVITES HEALTH MINISTER TO LANGHOLM

Published on Tue 24th Nov 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, last night convened a successful public meeting on the future of Langholm's Thomas Hope Hospital in the town.

SAVE OUR COMMUNITY HOSPITALS - LOCAL LIBDEMS TO HOST LANGHOLM PUBLIC MEETING

Published on Fri 13th Nov 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, is to host a public meeting on Monday 23rd November to gather the views of local residents about NHS Dumfries and Galloway's service review which could see the region lose much loved community hospitals in Langholm, Moffat, Lochmaben, Thornhill and Kirkcudbright.

BORDERS TEXTILES ON THE AGENDA - SKILLS MINISTER TO VISIT EMPLOYERS IN THE BORDERS

Published on Fri 13th Nov 2009

Jim Hume MSP, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today received confirmation that Skills Minister Keith Brown MSP has accepted his invitation to visit the Borders to meet with textiles employers and discuss challenges facing the industry.

HUME TAKES REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE BORDERS TEXTILES SECTOR TO MEET MINISTER

Published on Tue 3rd Nov 2009

Jim Hume MSP, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, will tomorrow (Wednesday, 3rd November) take The House of Cheviot to meet the Skills Minister to demand that the Scottish Government steps up a gear on skills investment in the textiles sector following recent news that Skillfast UK will not be in operation after March 2010.

DEMISE OF SKILLFAST UK WILL LEAVE BORDERS TEXTILES 'VULNERABLE'

Published on Wed 15th Jul 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has spoken of his concern for the textiles and fashion sector following news that Skillfast UK will not be re-issued with a licence in March 2010 when its current licence expires.

LIBDEM FIGHT TO KEEP HADDINGTON TESCO LOCAL STEPS UP A GEAR

Published on Wed 8th Jul 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, yesterday (Tuesday 7th July) met with Haddington traders and members of the local Traders' Association to discuss Tesco's plans to move its town centre store to an out of town location.

LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR CUMNOCK AND GIRVAN COURTS

Published on Wed 6th May 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee not to close Cumnock and Girvan Courts.

LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR ANNAN COURT

Published on Wed 6th May 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee not to close Annan Court.

DAIRY INDUSTRY EXPECTS ACTION

Published on Thu 30th Apr 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has commented after listening to the concerns of dairy farmers during a protest held at the Scottish Parliament yesterday (29th April).

LIB DEMS CALL FOR SUPPORT FOR DRIVERS IN REMOTE, RURAL AREAS

Published on Thu 30th Apr 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland is backing colleagues in the Scottish Parliament who are calling on the Scottish and UK Governments to work with the European Commission to allow variable rates of duty for remote, rural areas to bring down fuel prices.

LIBDEM LAUNCHES AYRSHIRE BUSINESS SURVEY

Published on Thu 30th Apr 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has launched a small business survey across Ayrshire including the towns of Girvan, Troon and Ayr.

LIB DEMS REVEAL SNP'S COMPLACENCY ABOUT LOCAL FOOD

Published on Tue 28th Apr 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland and Environment spokesperson, has revealed disappointing complacency from the SNP about public sector support for local food suppliers and farmers.

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