SNP MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has praised a Dumbarton-based charity for its work over the past 40 years to people support affected by alcohol across West Dunbartonshire. Mr Docherty-Hughes, MP for West Dunbartonshire, said he was inspired by the dedication of staff and volunteers at Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA) following a visit to the charity’s support …
Month: September 2017
New figures released by the UK Government have revealed that West Dunbartonshire is the area of the UK worst affected by the Tories’ Bedroom Tax. In a response to a parliamentary question to the UK Work & Pensions Secretary, it was revealed that the constituency with the largest total weekly amount deducted from housing benefit …
Martin Docherty-Hughes, MP for West Dunbartonshire, has been elected as the SNP’s representative on the House of Commons’ Defence Select Committee. The influential committee is appointed by MPs to examine the work of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and scrutinise the UK Government’s record on defence issues. Mr Docherty-Hughes has been a representative of the …
Martin Docherty-Hughes, MP for West Dunbartonshire, has welcomed the SNP Scottish Government’s Programme for Government – describing it as a bold, ambitious and progressive plan for Scotland’s future. The legislative agenda unveiled by the First Minister details 16 new Bills and includes actions to tackle poverty, transform education and develop the industries of the future. …
West Dunbartonshire Council has joined Martin Docherty-Hughes MP in pledging to support Nustar workers engaged in an industrial dispute with their employer. At a meeting of the Council on Wednesday 30 August, councillors heard a deputation from Nustar staff based at the firm’s terminal in Clydebank. The group, supported by union Unite, outlined their fight …