Scotland / Source-based report
MSPs also discussed calls for a regional air strategy for the Highlands and Islands.
The Scottish Parliament held a Scottish Government debate on Scotland’s priorities for the UK Budget on 1 October, according to the Parliament’s Business Bulletin. The UK Budget is due on 28 October.
Members’ Business that evening was on calls for a regional air strategy for the Highlands and Islands, where flights are a lifeline for many island communities.
Parliament breaks for October recess from 10 to 25 October.
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