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We have, through the ScotRail franchise, delivered enhanced services on the Kilmarnock, Ayr and Stranraer route in December 2015 and will introduce new electric trains on the Edinburgh to Glasgow route from summer 2017.
Efficiency Savings
As discussed above with regard to the audit of new financial powers a substantial proportion of the proposed 2018-19 budget proposal to support 8 new posts in this area is being funded through efficiency savings.
The colleges have been very pleased by the announcement, as it has allowed developments in many areas. I visited Motherwell College, which was delighted with the prospect of a new development.
Section 20A: Guidance on visitor levy scheme
Power conferred on: Scottish Ministers
Power exercisable by: Guidance and regulations made by Scottish statutory instrument
Parliamentary procedure: Affirmative
Revised or new power: New
Provision
The Bill was amended at Stage 2 to insert new Section 20A which deals with guidance on visitor levy schemes.
At present, EVs are a small but rapidly growing part of the new car market, with new EVs representing 18.8% of all new registrations in November 20216SMMT. (2021).