Former Labour MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden
I speak in support of the Labour motion. For the benefit of Mr Stevenson, who has now brought his bus pass back among us, the motion does not say that we intend to renationalise bus services; it says that we need “legislation to regulate bus services in the best interests of the travelling public.” It is clear that his party’s major donor is not all that interested in that. As we all...
Scotland needs quality bus services. If we are to achieve our aims on carbon emissions, a first-class public transport network is essential, and bus travel should be at the heart of that. That is why we should support Labour’s motion today.
Will the minister give way?
5. To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding end-year flexibility. (S3F-2966)
I thank the First Minister for his answer, but do not think that he will expect me to agree with the last part of it. In November last year, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, told the Finance Committee that devolved Administrations were not “just another Whitehall department”, and that they would be treated differently in dealing with end-year flexibility. He said:...
To ask the Scottish Executive what the level of demand is for flexible training opportunities for 2011-12.
To ask the Scottish Executive how many flexible training opportunities have been funded through the European Social Fund in 2010-11; how many were applied for, and how many people have completed their training.
To ask the Scottish Executive how much has been applied for from the European Social Fund to pay for flexible training places for 2011-12.
