Alan Reid called on the Scottish Government to change the NHS funding rules to attract more dentists to work for the NHS and also to train more dentists. Tooth decay in children shows the need for more NHS dentists.
Alan Reid welcomed the Lib Dem Budget proposals for an emergency 5% VAT cut for hospitality, accommodation, and attractions and to remove the cost of the renewables obligation levy from household bills.
The most recent Scottish Household Survey found that in Argyll & Bute the percentage of people satisfied with local health services has fallen from 88% to 67% over the last ten years.
Alan Reid has backed a petition which calls for compensation to be given to every community affected by the SNP’s ferries fiasco.
Alan Reid has called for better back-up for islands and other remote communities when internet connections are damaged.
Argyll & Bute had the highest number of sewage dumps in Scotland last year, with 2,693 recorded incidents in 2024. The true figure may be even higher due to incomplete monitoring across overflow sites.
