Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has written to Tony Hall the Director General at the BBC raising concerns about the future of weather forecasts for the Northern Isles.
This follows the announcement that the Met Office will no longer have the contract for BBC weather forecasting.
"Having access to reliable weather forecasts is vital for island communities such as Orkney and Shetland. Local industries such as fishing, farming and tourism depend on it.
"I do not understand why the Met Office should be excluded from competing for this contract. Their exclusion gives to the suspicion that the service being sought is the cheapest rather than the best".
"I have written to the BBC Director General Tony Hall to highlight the concerns that are held locally about the loss of the Met Office's expertise and knowledge, as well as the quality of weather forecasting being given by any future provider".