Question reference: S6W-26473
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 25 March 2024 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 16 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to protect the 42 jobs at Babcock Rail that are reportedly at risk of redundancy under the Rail Systems Alliance Scotland contract with Network Rail.
Answer
The Scottish Government is not responsible for employment decisions taken by those in the private sector, including Babcock Rail Ltd. Any potential redundancy consultation is a matter for the employer, although the Scottish Government will do everything it can to help affected Babcock workers through PACE employee support.