Submitted by:
Alex Johnstone,
North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
Date lodged:
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Motion reference: S4M-06766.1
Current status:Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 30 May 2013
As an amendment to motion S4M-06766 in the name of Keith Brown (Transforming Scotland's Railways), leave out from "high levels" to end and insert "; congratulates First ScotRail and other franchise holders on their high levels of passenger satisfaction and improved performance; believes that this demonstrates the benefits of the existing industry structure; supports the collaborative approach by the Scottish Government and industry in achieving value for money but acknowledges the need for greater public understanding of the balance of contribution between the passenger and the taxpayer; recognises action taken by the Scottish Government to improve the fares structure; welcomes the efforts made by Scotland’s rail operators to introduce innovative new services; notes with interest the success of recently opened new stations on the network, but urges the Scottish Government to address public concern over some recent investment decisions, including the reduced scope of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme."
Vote
Result11 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not voteVote Defeated