As an amendment to motion S6M-16845 in the name of Claire Baker (Reforming Scotland’s West Coast Ferries), insert at end “; believes that the social and economic impact of ferry disruption is causing existential harm to Scotland’s islands; shares the frustrations of Scotland’s islanders and ferry passengers, who believe that their needs are not being prioritised by the Scottish Government; notes that the increasing maintenance repair bill for the ageing fleet has hit £98 million in the last decade, which compromises the ability to invest in new infrastructure and maintain affordable ticket prices; agrees with the Audit Scotland report that the five-year business plan for Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow was overly reliant and predicated on winning the Small Vessel Replacement Programme contract; is concerned with the repeated awarding of ferry-build contracts to numerous overseas shipyards whilst taxpayers in Scotland are funding a publicly owned yard on the Clyde; notes the Scottish Government’s plan to purchase Ardrossan Harbour and urges Scottish ministers to ensure that the much-needed infrastructure upgrades to the port that were promised are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner, and calls on the Scottish Government to be clear about its long-term intentions for Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow, and the future of Scottish shipbuilding, in light of an apparent lack of faith in it shown to date.”
Result 52 for, 56 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Independent
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 58 for, 52 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 57 for, 52 against, 7 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed