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The Minutes of the Ardrossan Task Force meeting of 28 June 2022 have now been published on the Transport Scotland website and can be found alongside minutes of previous meetings at:

https://www.transport.gov.scot/transport-network/ports-and-harbours/ardrossan-harbour-task-force/

The current policy position regarding unbundling of Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Service network was clearly expressed by the First Minister in February 2022, and we have no plans to split up the network. Future ferries policy will be developed in accordance with all relevant legislation and include appropriate consultation with stakeholders.

Further to our response to S6W-12054, the Scottish Government has the power to operate lifeline ferry services and has been doing so through the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract since 2007. We are currently considering the most appropriate route for continuity of these services supported by the engagement with local communities to be taken forward by the Chair of the Ferries Community Board in the near future and will provide further advice once our plans have been finalised.

Scottish Forestry does not hold information on the numbers of tree preservation orders that they have been notified of. When assessing applications for tree felling Scottish Forestry checks for the presence TPOs using the Scottish Local Government Spatial Data hub : Tree Preservation Orders - Scotland - Dataset - Spatial Hub Scotland

The Forestry Grant Scheme already provides an extensive package of support to help landowners improve the condition of ancient woodlands. This funding is available through the Woodland Improvement Grant Habitats and Species option. This offers capital grant support to remove invasive species such as Rhododendron, for fencing costs, felling and tree removal. Forest management and enhancement is also supported through 5 year management agreements covering habitat monitoring and deer control as well as stock management support for grazed woodland. For special sites, such as SSSI’s or Natura 2000 sites, the support available can cover 100% of the costs.

Since 2016 the Forestry Grant Scheme has supported over 210 projects to restore native woodlands with a combined value of over £12m.

This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

This question relates to operational matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) corporate body. The question has been passed to the Chief Executive of the SCTS who will reply in writing within 20 days.

I met with the Chair and Vice Chairs of SPT on 23 November 2022, during a visit to see progress on the Subway Modernisation programme. We discussed that programme, in addition to our mutual interest and shared desire to support the continued recovery of public transport patronage in the West of Scotland. We have agreed to meet again to continue the dialogue and collaboratively working.