PARLIAMENTARIANS HIT THE ROAD WITH KINCARDINESHIRE SURGERY TOUR

SNP Euro-MP Ian Hudghton will be embarking on his annual surgery tour of Kincardineshire towns next month. Mr Hudghton will be visiting local towns in his mobile office to allow constituents who may wish to raise any European-related issues direct access to him.

Maureen Watt, SNP MSP for North-east Scotland will join forces with Ian Hudghton this year to give Kincardineshire constituents the opportunity to raise any issues relating to the Scottish Parliament.

Mr Hudghton’s surgery tour is now an established fixture and in previous years many people have taken up the opportunity to quiz their Euro-MP on various topics.

Previewing the tour, Ian Hudghton commented:

“I was very pleased with the success of last year’s tour which resulted in quite a number of enquiries and casework being picked up and I am looking forward to getting out and about in the Mearns during September.

“Having represented only the North-east previously, it is now quite a challenge under the new system where I share responsibility for the whole of Scotland, which is now one electoral “region”. However, I am determined that this should not mean that Euro-MPs become more remote from the public and this surgery tour is an excellent way of giving people direct access to me in their own community.”

Maureen Watt said:

“I am delighted to be accompanying Ian on his tour which will give constituents access to both an MSP and an MEP in their own town or village.

“Anyone is welcome to come along at the advertised times and both Ian and I will be very happy to assist with any concerns they may have if we possibly can.”

Note: Ian Hudghton and Maureen Watt will be available in their mobile office and will be calling at:

Friday 4 September

0930 PORTLETHEN, Bourtree Community. Centre car park
1100 STONEHAVEN, Market Square
1200 GOURDON, Harbour
1450 LAURENCEKIRK, Council car park, Johnston Street
1715 BANCHORY, Bellfield car park