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Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Active Travel (Funding)

I am happy to answer.If Mr Cole-Hamilton wishes to write to me, I will write back to him as swiftly as I possibly can.

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Active Travel (Funding)

Mr Harvie will be pleased to know that £3.2 million is still going to regional transport partnerships—£1.6 million will be available for local direct awards and £1.4 million is going to bikeability schemes, which all our weans can benefit from. Of course, that forms part of a ...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Active Travel (Funding)

I thank Patrick Harvie for his question, because it gives me the opportunity to restate what the First Minister said. We support cycling, walking and wheeling, which is why £226 million-worth of investment is going into sustainable and active travel. I am very proud of that—I ...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

First Minister’s Question Time · Income Tax

Has Nigel Farage paid the tax on his £5 million?

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Bus Service Reliability (X74 Dumfries-Glasgow)

I am, of course, happy to meet the member, and I certainly sympathise with regard to the impact on his constituents. I hope that, at the meeting that we have, he will outline whether or not he supports franchising.

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Bus Service Reliability (X74 Dumfries-Glasgow)

I am very disappointed to hear about the experience of those young people. If Ms Moodie would like to speak to me further in relation to that, I would be more than happy for her to do so.On franchising, the Government has sought to empower local authorities through the Transpo...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Bus Service Reliability (X74 Dumfries-Glasgow)

I advise Laura Moodie that my officials are in regular contact with Stagecoach on a wide range of issues impacting the bus sector, but I must remind the Parliament that punctuality and the reliability of individual services are matters for the operator. The majority of bus ser...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · High Speed 2 Future Journey Times (Scotland-London)

Unfortunately, I think that Scotland is always an afterthought to Westminster politicians, but I share Mr Brown’s concerns and I will raise them as quickly as I can with the relevant UK Government minister.

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · High Speed 2 Future Journey Times (Scotland-London)

HS2 is one of the most delayed and over-budget projects ever. Unfortunately, that means that I cannot provide Mr Brown with the journey time forecast that he would like. I can say to him that I hope to return to the chamber on completion of the project, in 2043, to advise him ...

Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine) (SNP) SNP Chamber

First Minister’s Question Time

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

I am more than happy to meet the member to discuss both those matters. On scrutiny, there is evidence of scrutiny in action right now on the Government’s commitment to delivering the A9. We will continue to be scrutinised in the chamber to ensure that David Green’s constituent...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

My message is simple and unequivocal—we will deliver on our manifesto commitments in relation to the A9 and we will dual the A96. Work has already begun and we will conclude it.

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

I am familiar with the A96, given my local geography. I have to admire the brass neck of Max Bannerman in coming to the chamber to lambast the Government on the delivery of the A9 and the A96 when the Reform UK manifesto has not one mention—not a single mention—of either of th...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

The Scottish Government is committed to public service reform to ensure the delivery of excellent public services in a fiscally sustainable manner. The infrastructure delivery pipeline sets out investment plans for the next four years, and our work on public service reform wil...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Sheriffhall Roundabout

I reiterate the points that I have already made. I understand Mr Briggs’s frustration, but I re-emphasise to him that there were 2,770 objections and that more than 1,200 pieces of evidence were given to the public local inquiry. I am sure that he would agree with me that it i...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Sheriffhall Roundabout

Absolutely. I am new to the chamber, but I am certainly not new to the challenges of traffic at the Sheriffhall roundabout, the delays that have been experienced in relation to the project or the advocacy of Mr Beattie, which is reflected in the fact that he has been elected t...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Sheriffhall Roundabout

Congratulations on your new role, Presiding Officer—it certainly suits you.The Scottish Government is committed to the promotion of improvements at the Sheriffhall roundabout as part of a £300 million commitment to the Edinburgh and south-east Scotland city region deal. The Sc...

Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine) (SNP) SNP Chamber

First Minister’s Question Time

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

I am more than happy to meet the member to discuss both those matters. On scrutiny, there is evidence of scrutiny in action right now on the Government’s commitment to delivering the A9. We will continue to be scrutinised in the chamber to ensure that David Green’s constituent...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

My message is simple and unequivocal—we will deliver on our manifesto commitments in relation to the A9 and we will dual the A96. Work has already begun and we will conclude it.

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

I am familiar with the A96, given my local geography. I have to admire the brass neck of Max Bannerman in coming to the chamber to lambast the Government on the delivery of the A9 and the A96 when the Reform UK manifesto has not one mention—not a single mention—of either of th...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Capital Projects (Delays)

The Scottish Government is committed to public service reform to ensure the delivery of excellent public services in a fiscally sustainable manner. The infrastructure delivery pipeline sets out investment plans for the next four years, and our work on public service reform wil...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Sheriffhall Roundabout

I reiterate the points that I have already made. I understand Mr Briggs’s frustration, but I re-emphasise to him that there were 2,770 objections and that more than 1,200 pieces of evidence were given to the public local inquiry. I am sure that he would agree with me that it i...

Stephen Flynn SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Sheriffhall Roundabout

Absolutely. I am new to the chamber, but I am certainly not new to the challenges of traffic at the Sheriffhall roundabout, the delays that have been experienced in relation to the project or the advocacy of Mr Beattie, which is reflected in the fact that he has been elected t...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP Chamber

General Question Time · Sheriffhall Roundabout

Congratulations on your new role, Presiding Officer—it certainly suits you.The Scottish Government is committed to the promotion of improvements at the Sheriffhall roundabout as part of a £300 million commitment to the Edinburgh and south-east Scotland city region deal. The Sc...

Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Stephen Mark Flynn, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Stephen Mark Flynn, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine) (SNP) SNP Chamber

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Stephen Mark Flynn, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

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Chamber

Meeting of the Parliament 09 June 2026 [Last updated 15:32]

09 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament

Item of business

General Question Time

Active Travel (Funding)

Flynn, Stephen SNP Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine Watch on SPTV

I am happy to answer.

If Mr Cole-Hamilton wishes to write to me, I will write back to him as swiftly as I possibly can.

In the same item of business

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green) Green

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of comments made by the First Minister in the Parliament on 2 June that the Scottish Government prioritises active a...

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport (Stephen Flynn) SNP

I thank Patrick Harvie for his question, because it gives me the opportunity to restate what the First Minister said. We support cycling, walking and wheelin...

Patrick Harvie Green

I am sorry that the cabinet secretary did not choose to answer that question by explaining why the cut took place and why it took place during the election p...

Stephen Flynn SNP

Mr Harvie will be pleased to know that £3.2 million is still going to regional transport partnerships—£1.6 million will be available for local direct awards ...

The Presiding Officer NPA

Julie MacDougall has a supplementary.

Julie MacDougall (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform) Reform

I recently met the chief executive of Forth Valley College. It was incredibly harrowing to hear about how apprenticeship courses are being cut—

The Presiding Officer NPA

That is not relevant to this question. We are on supplementaries to the question that Patrick Harvie asked.

Julie MacDougall Reform

The Presiding Officer NPA

Lloyd Melville has a supplementary.

Lloyd Melville (Angus South) (SNP) SNP

My apologies, Presiding Officer. I pressed my button in error, thinking that I would have to do that for my general question later on.

The Presiding Officer NPA

I realise that everyone is finding their feet, including me. I remind members that they should only press their button if they want to ask a supplementary to...

Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh North Western) (LD) LD

I hope that the cabinet secretary will agree that one of the safest ways to get students from Kirkliston in my constituency to their catchment high school in...

The Presiding Officer NPA

That was not quite on the nose for the general question, but do you want to respond, cabinet secretary?

Stephen Flynn SNP

I am happy to answer.If Mr Cole-Hamilton wishes to write to me, I will write back to him as swiftly as I possibly can.