As an amendment to motion S6M-20957 in the name of Jamie Greene (Fixing Scotland's Ferry Fiasco), leave out from first “believes” to end and insert “recognises the challenges that island communities have faced with disruptions and the need to give them reliable and resilient services; supports the announcements made by the Scottish Government on 3 March 2026 of the conclusion of the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour, the proposal to directly award two vessels for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme to Ferguson Marine, the competitive tender for the replacement for the MV Lord of the Isles, funding for the Port Ellen redevelopment on Islay, and that peak fares for islanders on NorthLink ferry services will be removed on 24 March 2026; notes that, with 11 vessels currently being built and with the recent arrival of MV Isle of Islay, one third of the entire CalMac fleet is being replaced, and further notes that the Island Connectivity Plan Vessels and Ports Plan sets out a long-term investment programme to 2045, and that community needs assessments, with community engagement at their heart, will shape these investments in ferries and ports for decades to come.”
Result 66 for, 53 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Independent
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Reform UK
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Monday, March 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 85 for, 33 against, 1 abstained, 10 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 53 for, 66 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 52 for, 66 against, 2 abstained, 9 did not vote Disagreed