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PE1916: Request a public inquiry into the management of the rest and be thankful project

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to instigate a public inquiry regarding the political and financial management of the A83 rest and be thankful project which is to provide a permanent solution for the route.

Petitioner: Cllr Douglas Philand and Cllr Donald Kelly

Status: Closed

Date published: 02 December 2021

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SPICe Briefing (124KB, pdf) posted 14 January 2022

Committee Meetings

19 January 2022: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government.

Official Report of Meeting 19 January 2022

20 April 2022: The Committee agreed to write to Transport Scotland.

Official Report of Meeting 20 April 2022

9 November 2022: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government.

Official Report of Meeting 9 November 2022

17 May 2023: The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Transport.

Official Report of Meeting 17 May 2023

21 February 2024: The Committee agreed to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport.

Official Report of Meeting 21 February 2024

27 November 2024: The Committee agreed to invite the Cabinet Secretary for Transport to give evidence at a future meeting.

Official Report of Meeting 27 November 2024

02 April 2025: The Committee took evidence from—

Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Transport
Nicola Blaney, Head of Strategic Transport Planning, Transport Scotland Alasdair
Graham, Head of Design, Procurement and Contracts, Transport Scotland
Lawrence Shackman, Director of Major Projects, Transport Scotland

Official Report of Meeting 02 April 2025

23 April 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.

Official Report of Meeting 23 April 2025