Motion
Fixing Scotland's Ferry Fiasco
S6M-20957.3 · Amendment · lodged by Hyslop, Fiona
Lodged on
03 Mar 2026Heard / answered on
04 Mar 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 04 Mar 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20957 in the name of Jamie Greene (Fixing Scotland's Ferry Fiasco), leave out from first “believes” to end and insert “recognises the challenges that island communities have faced with disruptions and the need to give them reliable and resilient services; supports the announcements made by the Scottish Government on 3 March 2026 of the conclusion of the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour, the proposal to directly award two vessels for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme to Ferguson Marine, the competitive tender for the replacement for the MV Lord of the Isles, funding for the Port Ellen redevelopment on Islay, and that peak fares for islanders on NorthLink ferry services will be removed on 24 March 2026; notes that, with 11 vessels currently being built and with the recent arrival of MV Isle of Islay, one third of the entire CalMac fleet is being replaced, and further notes that the Island Connectivity Plan Vessels and Ports Plan sets out a long-term investment programme to 2045, and that community needs assessments, with community engagement at their heart, will shape these investments in ferries and ports for decades to come.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Hyslop, Fiona
(Scottish National Party).
- Fairlie, Jim (SNP)
Amendment division result
04 Mar 2026
Carried
Show MSPs
For
66Against
53Abstain
1Not voted
9In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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The Cabinet Secretary for Transport (Fiona Hyslop)
SNP
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2026 [Draft]
This debate is helpfully timed to allow me to build on my statement yesterday to the Parliament. Yesterday, I chaired a meeting of the Ardrossan task force to discuss next steps; this morning, I met …
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2026 [Draft]
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20957.3, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20957, in the name of Jamie Greene, on fixing Scotland’s ferry fiasco, be agreed to. Are…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Mar 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 March 2026 [Draft]
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20957.3, in the name of Fiona Hyslop, is: For 66, Against 53, Abstentions 1.Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-20957Original motion02 Mar 2026 · Motion For Debate · Greene, JamieThat the Parliament believes that many of Scotland’s island and coastal communities have been let down by the Scottish Government and have paid the price for the failure of the Scottish Ministers to provide them with the lifeline ferries they need; recognises that this has had an impact on businesses, livelihoods and local e...
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S6M-20957.3Selected itemCarried 66/5303 Mar 2026 · Amendment · Hyslop, FionaAs an amendment to motion S6M-20957 in the name of Jamie Greene (Fixing Scotland's Ferry Fiasco), leave out from first “believes” to end and insert “recognises the challenges that island communities have faced with disruptions and the need to give them reliable and resilient services; supports the announcements made by the Scottish Gover...