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CalMac does not hold data on sailing performance prior to January 2007. The data provided in the following table covers up to February 2026, although that month has still to be audited and may therefore be subject to change.

Sailings cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic are included in the "cancelled (other)" category. During the period that services were compliant with COVID-19 regulations, the original scheduled timetables for routes across the network were replaced with lifeline and essential travel timetables.

This data includes Tarbert/Lochranza statistics as, prior to the launch of CalMac’s new ticketing system in May 2023, these were reported under Claonaig/Lochranza.

CalMac does not hold data on sailing performance prior to January 2007. The data provided in the following table covers up to February 2026, although that month has still to be audited and may therefore be subject to change.

Sailings cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic are included in the "cancelled (other)" category. During the period that services were compliant with COVID-19 regulations, the original scheduled timetables for routes across the network were replaced with lifeline and essential travel timetables.

This data includes sailings which diverted to Gourock/Wemyss Bay/Rothesay. It also includes all Troon/Brodick sailings as they are reported together.

CalMac does not hold data on sailing performance prior to January 2007. The data provided covers up to February 2026, although that month has still to be audited and may therefore be subject to change.

Sailings cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic are included in the "cancelled (other)" category. During the period that services were compliant with COVID-19 regulations, the original scheduled timetables for routes across the network were replaced with lifeline and essential travel timetables.

The data in the following table is from May 2023 onwards when CalMac launched their new ticketing system. Prior to this, figures were reported under Claonaig/Lochranza as it was a shared service. These figures have been provided in the answer to S6W-44000 on 10 March 2026.

There is no data for 2026 yet as the service has not operated. This is because separate Claonaig/Lochranza and Tarbert/Portavadie services have been delivered during the winter 2025-26 period.

The Scottish Government is delivering the strongest package of winter support in the UK.

Information on the number of full-time equivalent police officers is published on a quarterly basis. These publications can be found on the Scottish Government website.

The latest publication, Police officer quarterly strength statistics: 31 December 2025, contains a table that shows the number of full-time equivalent police officers employed by Police Scotland as at the end of each quarter from 31 March 2007 to 31 December 2025.

The next publication, Police officer quarterly strength statistics: 31 March 2026, will be published on 5 May 2026.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of inflation faced by consumers, and is not an appropriate comparison for the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) budget. Retail Price Index (RPI) is not an Accredited Official Statistic, and the Office for Statistics Regulation advises against its use as a measure of inflation. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) deflator is the broadest measure of economy-wide inflation, and is the standard measure when considering real terms government spending.

Using the GDP deflator, the 2026-27 SPA Budget has increased in real terms compared to the opening 2025-26 budget. We will invest record funding of over £1.7 billion in policing in 2026-27, a total budget increase of £81.5 million or 5% compared to the published 2025-26 Autumn Budget Revision (ABR) budget. It is for the SPA, working with the Chief Constable, to determine how to allocate this budget to meet policing priorities.

Our police officers and staff do a challenging job, often in very distressing circumstances, where health and welfare remain a priority for Police Scotland. I welcome the commitment by the Chief Constable to ensuring her workforce receives the right physical and mental wellbeing support, by working to educate and support officers in managing trauma exposure.

Police Scotland has made a £17 million investment over four years to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce and the Chief Constable confirmed the expansion of support measures, including through the Employee Assistance programme and trauma risk management provision.

The Scottish Government will invest record funding of over £1.7 billion in policing in 2026-27, a total budget increase of £81.5 million or 5% compared to the published 2025-26 Autumn Budget Revision budget. It is for the Scottish Police Authority, working with the Chief Constable, to determine how best to allocate this budget to meet policing priorities, including the wellbeing of officers and staff.

I recognise the seriousness of the issue of workplace health and safety, and the Scottish Government fully expects employers to maintain workplaces that are safe for workers in line with health and safety legislation.

The Scottish Government has not made any assessment of the prevalence or impact of bioaerosols in Scotland’s salmon production sector, or the implication for workers’ health and safety.

Regarding workplace health and safety and Scottish Government discussions with the Health and Safety Executive, I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-42856 on 21 January 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

The legislative requirements in relation to safe staffing levels in Early Learning and Childcare settings falls under The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act which was enacted on 1 April 2024. The Act is applicable to all health and care staff in Scotland.

The first ministerial report on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019, was published on 27 November 2025. The report marks an important milestone in our collective efforts to ensure safe and effective staffing decisions across Scotland’s health and care services following commencement of the legislation. While the report is system-wide, it has implications for early learning and childcare. The report explains how Scottish Ministers have considered the information submitted by health boards, local authorities, and care providers about how they are meeting their statutory staffing duties.

The Act requires local authorities to demonstrate that ELC staffing is appropriate, safe, and aligned with the Act’s principles. The Act also reinforces that ELC services are part of the care landscape subject to statutory staffing duties, not just regulatory expectations. The Act also ensures that annual reporting and Ministerial scrutiny increase accountability for safe staffing in ELC.

While the rollout of all equipment to officers is a matter for the Chief Constable, Police Scotland have confirmed that the rollout of Body Worn Video (BWV) to the planned first tranche of 10,500 officers will complete in the coming weeks, with the final group of officers expected to receive the technology in May.

The rollout of Body Worn Video is a game changer for Police Scotland’s hard working officers and is expected to increase public confidence in policing and improve safety for police officers and staff.

Ensuring our officers can access this technology is a result of record Scottish Government investment in policing.