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The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.  

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 9 July 2025
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Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Ferry Services Inquiry

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

I seem to remember that there was a friends-and-family discount scheme on NorthLink, in which islanders were limited to naming five friends. It slightly concerned me that I would not be classed as a friend on one of the islanders’ lists, but perhaps that is a different thing. I think that that scheme was run, and that it was stopped.

Liam Kerr wants to ask a question specifically on the Corran ferry and he then has a wider question.

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Ferry Services Inquiry

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

I thank all the witnesses for their evidence, which has been really interesting. Questions of reliability, punctuality, cost effectiveness and a connected service with local input have all been at the forefront of everyone’s contributions. It has been very helpful to us, and I thank you for taking part.

I was going to suspend the meeting, but I am conscious of time, so I would be grateful if the witnesses could leave quietly, as we push on with our agenda.

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

That concludes the public part of our meeting.

12:18 Meeting continued in private until 12:47.  

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Ferry Services Inquiry

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

I missed the critical figure that you gave—the one that you did on the back of your bit of paper—for the cost of the fixed link. I think that the feed cut out, or else I just did not hear it. What was the estimated figure for the cost of the fixed link?

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Decision on Taking Business in Private

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the fifth meeting in 2023 of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. The first item on the agenda is a decision on whether to take items 6 and 7 in private. Item 6 is consideration of the evidence that we will hear today as part of our inquiry into a modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland. Item 7 is consideration of our work programme. Do members agree to take those items in private?

Members indicated agreement.

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

There is a huge amount of supposition about SEPA generating funds to fund the organisation. What you have said is that SEPA has to do that because it is the one that needs to do it, but what I have said to you is that it does not have the resources and the capability to do its current job. You can say one thing, but the fact of the matter is another. Can you clarify that for me, please?

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

Okay. That is helpful. Thank you.

We will move to agenda item 3, which is the formal consideration of motion S6M-07583, calling for the committee to recommend approval of the Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023.

I invite the minister to move the motion.

Motion moved,

That the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee recommends that the Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 be approved.—[Lorna Slater]

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

We are not agreed. There will be a division.

For

Dunbar, Jackie (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)
Hyslop, Fiona (Linlithgow) (SNP)
Lennon, Monica (Central Scotland) (Lab)
Regan, Ash (Edinburgh Eastern) (SNP)
Ruskell, Mark (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)

Against

Kerr, Liam (North East Scotland) (Con)

Abstentions

Mountain, Edward (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Motion agreed to.

That the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee recommends that the Environmental Regulation (Enforcement Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 be approved.

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Ferry Services Inquiry

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

Thank you very much, Moraig. “Regular” and “reliable” are words that we like to hear.

We have managed to re-establish the connection with David Hibbert. Dangerous Shetland got in first on the fact that it needs the ability to have more people come to Shetland. I will ask the question that sparked that. Are you happy with the NorthLink service to Orkney, and is it doing all that your island communities need?

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Ferry Services Inquiry

Meeting date: 7 February 2023

Edward Mountain

Thank you. I am sorry to have come in on that, Jackie. It is back to you for your questions.