MP praises hydro and telecoms engineers

Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael paid tribute to the Scottish Hydro Electric and telecoms engineers in the House of Commons Chamber during Scottish Questions yesterday, Wednesday.

His comments came after engineers worked round the clock in extremely difficult circumstances to restore power and telecoms in the isles after last week’s severe weather.

Speaking in the House, Mr Carmichael said: “Can I join the honourable gentleman in paying tribute to the Hydro engineers and telecoms engineers who are working throughout the Highlands and Islands even as we speak.

“They provide an excellent service to our local communities and I think we should place on record our gratitude towards them. They work in very, very difficult circumstances.”