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Motion · S6M-10360 · 6 Sep 2023

Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Consultation on Scottish Football Supporters’ Buses

Lodged by Michael Marra (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 38 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern the recent consultation announced by the UK’s Senior Traffic Commissioner on voluntary guidelines for bus companies taking passengers to sporting events in Scotland; considers that this is specifically aimed at football fans; further considers that the consultation offers no evidence that existing procedures are inadequate or that there is a problem to be solved; believes that this will place extra responsibilities on clubs, fans and travel operators, with no clear, achievable purpose; further believes that in no other sport would demands of this kind be expected or accepted, and considers that the lack of evidence of a problem and of an attainable outcome is evidence of, and further contributes to, the demonisation of football fans in Scotland; notes reports that show Scottish football tops the European attendance tables; considers that the proposals will simply act as a deterrent to law-abiding fans from supporting their teams, and calls on the Senior Traffic Commissioner to withdraw the consultation.

Supporters (38)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.