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I think that we can all agree in this debate on one thing, which is that we need to cut carbon emissions and that whatever target we set to reach net zero, we have to achieve it. I will focus my remarks on transport, the biggest contributor to carbon emissions, and start with active travel, which I am keen on. There is no reason why people cannot walk or cycle instead of taking the car for...
Does the minister plan to keep the timetable cuts when ScotRail is nationalised?
When is the turnaround director going to turn anything around at the yard, and when is somebody’s head going to roll over this shambles?
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Entered the Scottish Parliament on 7 May 2016 — Election
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