Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what the passenger capacity is of the new Ali Cat ferry on the Gourock to Dunoon route.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive for what capacity the new Ali Cat ferry on the Gourock to Dunoon route has been certified.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the winter timetable for Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd ferry routes was late in being published this year and, if so, what the reasons are for this.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what the top speed is of the new Ali Cat ferry on the Gourock to Dunoon route.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive for how long the new Ali Cat ferry on the Gourock to Dunoon route has been chartered.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive on what date the negotiations commenced to bring the Ali Cat ferry to the Gourock to Dunoon route.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive why the new passenger-only vehicle has been chartered for the Gourock to Dunoon route before the consultation process in regard to Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd has been completed.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will initiate a detailed investigation into the level and standard of service being provided by Argyll and Clyde NHS Board with particular regard to any delayed referrals and financial mismanagement.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what progress is being made on the Campbeltown to Ballycastle ferry route.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what extra funding it is making available to (a) Western Isles Council and (b) Argyll and Bute Council for the implementation of EU directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to upgrade the A82 and when any upgrading will be completed.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what it is doing to reverse the population decline in the Western Isles.
Duncan Hamilton: To ask the Scottish Executive what help it is giving Argyll and Bute Council with regard to setting up mental health clubhouses similar to Scotia House in Glasgow.
Duncan Hamilton: In summing up the debate for the SNP and speaking to our amendment, I thought that it would be useful to start with the points on which we agree before moving on to set out for the Executive the areas on which we disagree. The SNP is not girning or complaining; we are trying to make positive suggestions that can be developed. If that is not the point of a consultation, I fail to understand...
Duncan Hamilton: With all due respect, as the member has just arrived, I will not. I think that members also agree that, because of environmental concerns, it would be sensible to divert flights from going through London. The point is made not out of constitutional obsession, but because we believe that it would make sound environmental and politically sensible policy. Nora Radcliffe made the point that...
Duncan Hamilton: It is remarkable that the minister says that no one is preventing anything, given that that is exactly what the Executive is doing. Ryanair wants to come into those routes. Incidentally, it has been suggested that the SNP is somehow in hock to Ryanair and is desperately trying to promote the Ryanair interest. I make it clear that it is fine if British Midland, KLM, Lufthansa and Scandinavian...
Duncan Hamilton: I will not, as there is not enough time. The Executive could act on the punitive costs. I am not sure whether Bristow Muldoon or another member mentioned the fact that passenger volume at Inverness airport has grown by 6 per cent. We should contrast that with what has happened at Prestwick airport, which Mr Scott spoke about. The increase in volume at Prestwick has been 120 per cent. Does not...
Duncan Hamilton: Will the member take an intervention?
Duncan Hamilton: Will the member give way?
Duncan Hamilton: rose—