UK Government sets out how extra fishing quota from EU talks will be distributed Friday, 26 March, 2021 The UK Government has set out how additional fishing quota secured through negotiations with the EU will be split between Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. As part of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the EU, the UK obtained a transfer of 25%, with 15% in the first year. After 5 years, the UK will seek further increases in quota through annual negotiations. The... Westminster News
MP welcomes figures showing success of floating wind farm off Peterhead 26th March 2021 Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed figures from Equinor which show that the Hywind floating wind farm remains the best performing in the UK. For its... Local NewsReports
MP hails continuing UK Government support for 15,000 local jobs 26th March 2021 Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has hailed new figures released yesterday (Thursday) that show the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme supporting some 5,500 jobs... Local NewsReportsWestminster News
David welcomes landmark North Sea Transition Deal 25th March 2021 Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a landmark deal to support Scottish oil and gas sector’s transition to clean... Local NewsOpinionsReportsWestminster News
Banffshire Journal Column 23/3/2021 23rd March 2021 It was welcome to hear some movement on the lifting of Covid restrictions last week. Previous announcements from the First Minister failed to provide any... Local NewsOpinions
MP renews calls for King Edward bridges to be rebuilt 19th March 2021 Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has written to Aberdeenshire Council, calling for them to commit to rebuilding more, if not all of the destroyed bridges around... Local NewsOpinionsReports
MP welcomes further UK investment and commitment in local Carbon Capture project 19th March 2021 Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed the UK Government announcement of further funding for a local net zero infrastructure project. The ambitious... Local NewsReports
Speech in SNP Opposition Day Debate 17 March 2021 17th March 2021 David opened for the Government in the SNP Opposition Day Debate on Scottish Independence highlighting why the UK Government's priories are building up and not... ReportsSpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
MP welcomes “some clarity” on reopening - but calls for more detail on support for businesses 17th March 2021 Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement on the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in Scotland but has called for... Local NewsReports
Turriff Advertiser column 12/3/21 12th March 2021 There was a lot of good news for the north-east in the Chancellor’s Budget. Rishi Sunak maintained the huge level of government support for workers and... Opinions
