SNP SUPPORT FULL DTI INVESTIGATION INTO FAREPAK DEMISE
Posted on Thursday, November 9 2006
SNP MPs have welcomed the news that a Farepak Response Fund is to be organised to help those affected by the demise of Farepak but have called for a full DTI investigation to stop similar incidents from happening again.Speaking after an adjournment debate on the hamper industry took place today (Tuesday )in Westminster Hall Moray's MP Angus Robertson said:"The move to organise a fund to help Farepak customers is certainly progress but it is vital that all those who were involved in the demise of Farepak live up to their moral responsibility and offer substantial sums to help the thousands of families who otherwise face a miserable Christmas."Serious questions remain about the actions of various organisations in the run up to the demise of Farepak. A full DTI investigation must determine the circumstances of the collapse and take action against those involved if appropriate."It is clear as a result of this case that there needs to be greater regulation of this industry and that people trying to save for Christmas are advised to do so with reputable credit unions."ENDSContact: Graham Leadbitter - 01343 551111
Moray Parliamentarians pay respects at RAF funeral
Posted on Thursday, November 9 2006
Moray’s SNP members of the Westminster and Scottish Parliament Angus Robertson MP and Richard Lochhead MSP have paid their respects at the funeral of Flight Sergeant Steven Beattie. The service for the RAF weapon systems operator was held today (Saturday, 9 November 2006) at 12:30pm at the Forres Parish Church of St Laurence.Flt Sgt Beattie and 13 other colleagues died aboard their Nimrod aircraft which came down over Afghanistan in September after what is believed to have been a technical fault. It was the biggest single loss of UK service personnel since the Falklands war.The first funeral for the victims was held yesterday near Newquay, Cornwall with the burial of Flt Lt Gareth Nicholas.Moray MP Angus Robertson, who has been closely involved in RAF welfare issues connected with the tragedy said:“This is a terrible day for the family, friends and colleagues of Flt Sgt Beattie and my thoughts go out to them all. The service community at RAF Kinloss and nearby RAF Lossiemouth has been really affected by the Nimrod tragedy and the local civilian community joins them in their grief. Moray MSP Richard Lochhead said,“Many families including nearly 20 children are suffering terrible loss following the Nimrod disaster in Afghanistan. Flt Sgt Beattie and his colleagues will be remembered throughout Moray for their dedicated service.ENDS
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