Motion · S2M-04778 · 12 Sep 2006
Ferry Fares to the Western Isles
The motion
That the Parliament notes that a study by the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership in Scotland (HITRANS) estimated that 700 jobs and £22 million a year in tourism revenue could be generated by cutting ferry fares to the Western Isles by 30%; believes that cutting ferry fares is environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial in terms of increased jobs and decreased costs for islanders, and calls on the Scottish Executive to provide funding to allow a 30% cut in ferry fares as suggested by HITRANS.
Supporters (9)
- Frances Curran 12 Sep 2006
- Colin Fox 12 Sep 2006
- Carolyn Leckie 12 Sep 2006
- Jim Mather 12 Sep 2006
- Ms Rosemary Byrne 13 Sep 2006
- Sandra White 13 Sep 2006
- Tommy Sheridan 14 Sep 2006
- Dr Jean Turner 15 Sep 2006
- Eleanor Scott 18 Sep 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.