Summer Surgeries 2010
Details of summer surgeries being held throughout the constituency
Tom shows support for SMILE
Tom has added his support to the campaign recognising and supporting self management for people dealing with long term conditions
Tom writes to new Scottish Secretary regarding constituents\' concerns
Tom has written to the second Secretary of State for Scotland regarding local concerns on the proposed changes to the East Coast timetable
Tom speaks in support of High Speed Rail
Tom spoke in the debate on High Speed Rail Link on 20th May
Concerns regarding Raith Interchange delay
Tom is greatly concerned that the Scottish Government is delaying the much needed improvements to the Raith Interchange - again
Tom welcomes Chatelherault Pupils to Parliament
Primary 7 pupils from Chatelherault Primary were welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by their local MSP
East Coast - tell them what you think
Tom has submitted responses to the consultations concerning changes to the East Coast Main Line timetable and the franchise - and is urging constituents who use the service to do the same
No Smoking Day 2010
Tom urges those wanting to quit smoking to take advantage of the events happening for No Smoking Day on 10 March
Apology and Help for Thalidomide Survivors
Tom welcomes a statement of apology and a commitment of funds from the Westminster and Scottish Governments
East Coast Bus Road Show
Details of the East Coast Bus Road Show due to hit Motherwell Station on Thursday 25 February. I would urge commuters who use East Coast services to head along to make sure that their views are heard.
Praise for the Beatson Pebble Appeal
Tom has praised the efforts of fundraisers at the Beatson Pebble Appeal for raising £5 million so far towards a new Cancer Research Centre
Setback for the Economy as Graduate Job Scheme is scrapped
Tom blasts the decision by Scottish Enterprise to scrap a Graduate Job Scheme which has been so successful that is has been copied across the UK
Tom welcomes the progression of the Workers (Aggravated Offences) Bill
The Workers (Aggravated Offences) Bill has progressed after gaining support from all parties in the Parliament
Christmas Card Competition 2009 Winners
Tom congratulates the talented winners of the Christmas Card Competition - and thanks all the children who took part
Tom meets with Local Groups
Tom took part in an Open Day with local groups in Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre
John Lewis creates jobs in Hamilton
Tom has welcomed the annoucement that John Lewis will be creating hundreds of jobs in Hamilton
NUS Scotland Think Positive Campaign
Tom adds his support to Think Positive - a NUS Scotland campaign which aims to tackle mental health issues among students in Scotland.
Service 904 Saved
Tom welcomes SPTs intervention to save commuter service 904
Job Boost for Young People in South Lanarkshire
Tom welcomes the news that more than 300 young people are going to benefit from the Future Jobs Fund
Tom takes a tour of Philips
Tom was invited to Philips Lighting in Hamilton for a tour of the facility
Launch of new support group
Tom welcomes a new support and information group to help people affected by lung cancer
David Livingstone Centre to remain Open
Tom praises the successful efforts of the local community in their campaign to keep the David Livingstone Centre Open
Swine Flu Leaflet
Information Leaflet issued by the Scottish Government regarding Swine Flu
Support for home sellers
Tom is asking the Scottish Executive to offer home sellers support to take account of the current difficulties in the housing market
Tom pressures for progress on Raith Interchange
Tom wants progress in the Raith Interchange improvements
International Children\'s Games: Lanarkshire 2011
Tom is hopeful for the legacy of the International Children\'s Games being held in Lanarkshire in 2011
Tom secures meeting with Transport Minister
Tom has secured a meeting with the Transport Minister regarding the Raith Interchange
Threat to Coatshill Post Office
Tom is praising local support for the campaign to Coatshill Post Office
Zero Tolerance on Violence Against Betting Shop Workers
Tom joins the campaign to stamp out violence against betting shop workers
LIT Burden on Poorest Students
Tom is apalled that the proposals for Local Income Tax will hurt the poorest students hardest
Water Charges Relief for Local Organisations
Tom advocates relief for charities, local organisations and churches
Our communities lead the way on recycling
Tom urges the Scottish Executive to follow our lead on recycling
Improvements to Raith Interchange
Press Release from Tom, calling for Raith Interchange improvements to be made a priority
Noise Annoys
Help for people suffering from antisocial noise
The National Entitlement Card
Information on the national scheme which offers free bus travel
Anti Social Behaviour Leaflet
Advice on who to call
Improving Health in Scotland
The Scottish Executive strategy on boosting the physical, mental and social health of the Scottish people.
Healthy Eating Guide
A leaflet providing simple information of practical ideas on healthy living and advice on healthy eating.