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MSP Fergus Ewing warns 'people will then surely ask what is it that the Scottish Government have got to hide?'
Laura Hansler says ‘those who have tragically lost their loved ones on the road are the reason why this is so exceptionally important.’
Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.
Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'
Highland MSP says Holyrood is too procedural and wastes time on the 'four minute read speech with no interventions'
But the A96 looks like it is a severe risk as Humza Yousaf is now only promising 'improvements' in his Programme for Government.
MSP Fergus Ewing warns 'people will then surely ask what is it that the Scottish Government have got to hide?'
Bosses are concerned about the cost 'specialist mowers,' dealing with waste and 'unquantified additional costs.'
Locals slam the move as 'criminal' as the far north waves goodbye to yet another service.
But Alastair Campbell says he might as well have announced that 'Santa Claus is dead.'
The meeting will focus on how to deliver healthcare in the Highlands in the future and will feature a panel discussion and an audience Q&A.
Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'
But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'
Highland Council is considering the implications of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.
Desktop survey says parts of Raigmore, Caithness General and Lawson Memorial hospitals are potentially problematic.
That includes cost cutting measures and extra government cash but despite that the health board has overspent by more than £20.6 million.
Mairi McAllan was applauded for her stance as she admits 'as I said in my opening remarks, I hate junctions.'
She adds that 'anyone who doesn’t feel safe when driving the route – I am with you on that.'
The gathering was prompted by the recent Cannich and Daviot fires with rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon set to appear.
Full list of speakers attending the event to discuss delayed dualling project and safety measures.
