Access to Bus Services - Amendment
- Submitted by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 May 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-08954.1
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 17 May 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-08954 in the name of Alex Rowley (Access to Bus Services), insert at end "; acknowledges that many island communities in Scotland use ferries in a similar way to buses; notes that those communities can also feel isolated when there are cancellations of lifeline ferry routes; acknowledges the benefits of free bus travel for under-22s; believes that young people in island communities who use inter-island ferries like buses should also receive the benefits of free travel, and calls on the Scottish Government to extend the pass to cover ferry travel for those under 22 in island communities across Scotland."
Related motion
Access to Bus Services
Submitted by: Alex Rowley, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, May 15, 2023
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Result 64 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed
Accepted related amendments
Access to Bus Services - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Result 63 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed
Defeated related amendments
Access to Bus Services - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Result 53 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote Vote Defeated