Meanies

Well, big deal! The BBC reports:

The Highlands and Islands are to get a louder voice on a body which helps shape Scotland's economic future, First Minister Alex Salmond has said.
Mr Salmond was announcing moves to strengthen the region's representation by creating two more seats on the National Economic Forum.
He announced the move when the Convention of the Highlands and Islands held its latest meeting in Shetland.

At least when Labour and the Libdems were running the show, Ministers were prepared to put their hands in their pockets and pull out some cash.