Letters / Research the facts
In the course of your article Glasgow flights almost as pricey as Thailand (SN, 10/06/15) you point out that the three island health boards spent over £7.1 million on patient and staff flights with Loganair in 2014/15.
You then go on to say “That figure is exacerbated by the SNP Government’s decision to exclude organisations’ travel from the… (ADS).”
May I point out to you that when ADS was introduced by the then Labour/LibDem Scottish Executive in 2006, the then transport minister, one Tavish Scott no less, specifically and explicitly excluded ALL National Health Service-funded trips from the discount scheme.
The exclusion of NHS trips therefore dates from the very start of the scheme and was not at the instigation of the SNP Government.
I have already pointed out this error on your part before, see Inconvenient truth (SN, 18/07/12).
I do hope that in future you research the facts before glibly parroting Labour and LibDem propaganda statements, not least given the conduct of Mr Carmichael during the recent election campaign.
Bill Adams
Lerwick
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
