Transport Committee
9th Meeting, 2026
The Committee took evidence as part of its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government's Budget 2027-28 from—
John Gurr, Chair, The Rest and Be Thankful Campaign Group;
Paul Morgan, Government Relations Executive, British Motorcyclists Federation (representing the Pothole Partnership);
Shan Saba, Director, Moray Chamber of Commerce;
Alastair Smith, President, West Highland Chamber of Commerce;
Jamie Shovelin, Manager, Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce;
and then from—
Allison Cosgrove, Chair, Railfuture Scotland;
John Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer, Winchburgh Developments Ltd;
Jordan Jack, General Secretary, Campaign for North East Rail;
Nigel Mullan, Volunteer Member, Newburgh Train Campaign;
Tom Thorburn, Honorary President, Rail Action Group, East of Scotland (RAGES).
The Committee reviewed the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.