Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's chairman of transportation, Donald Manford, said he was disappointed a route from the isles to the mainland had not been included.

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Transport committee chairman Donald Manford told BBC Radio Scotland that it was important to tackle emissions, but this had to be balanced with the need for quick and dependable services.

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While the evening may be competitive, contestant Price Manford said some of the fun was in spending time with fellow trivia fans who appreciate the amount of effort Mr. Kesner puts into his questions.

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When Jeanne Manford learned that her son Morty had been badly beaten up at a gay rights demonstration, nobody would have faulted her for bringing him home, holding him close, just focusing on her child.

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Derek Manford, the chairman, is himself a reformed male chauvinist: he opposed the equal-rights motion nine years ago (to his wife's displeasure), but says that the women have proved their worth by organising raffles, bingo and barbecues.

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