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S6W-44382 To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish the names of candidate operators expressing interest in the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract before the invitation to tender Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44385 To ask the Scottish Government, with reference to the Prior Information Notice published on 4 March 2026, whether it plans to exercise powers under  Regulation 29(8) of the Public Contracts (Sco Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44384 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the cost to the public purse of delivering the full tender process for the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract, and whether it Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44383 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prepare a public sector bid for the the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract, which is due to start on 1 July 2028, in line with R Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Mar 2026
S6W-44264 To ask the Scottish Government what (a) financial and audit checks and (b) other risk assessments Scottish Forestry carries out of applicants for forestry grants. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44266 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will establish an enforcement powers working group for the (a) passenger ferry, (c) bus and tram and (c) taxi sector, similar to the rail enforcement powers w Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44263 To ask the Scottish Government for what purpose Scottish Forestry has awarded grants to Jahama Highland Estates, which is part of the GFG Alliance group. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6W-44262 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will list the grants that Scottish Forestry has awarded to Jahama Highland Estates, which is part of the GFG Alliance group. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2026
S6O-05643 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will reinstate the bust of Michael "Mick" McGahey previously displayed in the Garden Lobby. Leonard, Richard Question
SPCB Oral Question
19 Mar 2026
S6O-05676 To ask the Scottish Government whether it is content with the governance, accountability and delivery of both Scotland’s water supply and wastewater treatment services. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
19 Mar 2026
S6W-44261 To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in implementing the recommendation of the rail enforcement powers working group that it explores the introduction of new primary legislation Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Mar 2026
S6O-05592 To ask the Scottish Government whether it is confident that the changes to the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff will be fully implemented by 1 April 2026. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
04 Mar 2026
S6W-43855 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of severe weatherconditions in Scotland on (a) port infrastructure and (b) the road networksupporting private ferry services op Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Mar 2026
S6W-43856 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to monitor the effect of recent severe weather conditions on the resilience of Scotland’s rail infrastructure, and when it last met officia Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Mar 2026
S6W-43859 To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide a list of the (a) delays to and (b) cancellations of (i) Western Ferries and (ii) Pentland Ferries services as a result of severe weather conditio Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Mar 2026
S6W-43858 To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide a list of the (a) delays to and (b) cancellations of (i) CalMac Ferries, (ii) Serco NorthLink Ferries and (iii) Orkney Ferries services as a resul Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Mar 2026
S6W-43857 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of the (a) delays to and (b) cancellations of (i) ScotRail and (ii) Caledonian Sleeper services as a result of severe weather conditions s Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Mar 2026
S6O-05576 To ask the Scottish Government what action it takes to ensure that public transport workers can go to work without the fear of assault. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
26 Feb 2026
S6W-43791 To ask the Scottish Government what rights patients, their families and carers currently have to secure an urgent review when they consider that a patient’s condition is deteriorating and their Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
25 Feb 2026
S6W-43792 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce interim national safeguards to empower healthcare staff as well as patients, their families and carers, to trigger an urgent clinical review wh Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Feb 2026
S6W-43790 To ask the Scottish Government what specific lessons learnt, if any, it has taken from the pilot of Martha’s Rule initiative across 143 hospital sites in NHS England, and for what reason it cons Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Feb 2026
S6W-43658 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will take steps to establish the number of (a) Network Rail Scotland full-time equivalent employees and (b) Network Rail Scotland supply chain contractors all Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Feb 2026
S6W-43660 To ask the Scottish Government how many additional full-time equivalent employees have been employed by Network Rail Scotland in each year since 2024, including tier 1 and 2 contractors in Network Rai Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Feb 2026
S6W-43659 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will take steps to establish Network Rail Scotland’s actual spend on drainage works to date in Control Period 7, and what percentage this represents of Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Feb 2026
S6O-05514 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to ensure that seasonal workers can expect to be provided with accommodation, which meets agreed standards d Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43489 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the inquest into the death of former professional Scotland footballer Gordon McQueen and the findings by the senior coroner, Jonathan Heath, that “on Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Feb 2026
S6W-43491 To ask the Scottish Government what consultation and involvement it has had with trade unions in the development of Employment Injury Assistance. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
06 Feb 2026
S6W-43490 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the work that is being done in the development of Employment Injury Assistance to consider whether all current qualifying prescribed conditions f Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
06 Feb 2026
S6M-20680 Congratulations to Woodhall, Faskine and Palacecraig Conservation Group Leonard, Richard Motion
Standard Motion
04 Feb 2026
S6W-42307 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-41434 by Mairi McAllan on 18 November 2025, whether it plans to publish the final review report and options for ministers to consi Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
30 Jan 2026
S6W-42306 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the development of standards for caravans and mobile accommodation for seasonal workers, and further to the answer to question S6W-41436 by Mairi McAllan on 1 Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
30 Jan 2026
S6O-05426 To ask the Scottish Government when it last met the United States Consul General in Edinburgh to discuss Scotland’s international strategy. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
28 Jan 2026
S6M-20547 Recognising Footballing Legend Billy Bremner Leonard, Richard Motion
Standard Motion
26 Jan 2026
S6O-05389 To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it has entered into with the Scottish Information Commissioner regarding the publication of the controlling interests of recipients of payments made un Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
21 Jan 2026
S6O-05324 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether regional news serves an important function in a democracy. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
07 Jan 2026
S6W-42428 To ask the Scottish Government what assurance it can provide to the (a) firefighters and (b) communities of Cumbernauld and surrounding areas that the urban search and rescue appliance will continue t Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2025
S6W-42429 To ask the Scottish Government what sites have been identified in the Cumbernauld area for the construction of a new fire station; what the timescale is for the construction of this, and by what date Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
23 Dec 2025
S6W-42308 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-41435 by Mairi McAllan on 18 November 2025, whether it will provide a list of those specific organisations that it (a) has met or Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
22 Dec 2025
S6O-05308 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the issue of assaults against transport workers. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
18 Dec 2025
S6W-41567 To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the number of older and vulnerable people who will have their insurance policies for funeral costs withdrawn as a result of the termina Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Dec 2025
S6W-42309 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-41436 by Mairi McAllan on 19 November 2025, whether it will consider introducing a relationship between the charge levied by the e Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2025
S6W-42394 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Islands Connectivity Plan’s CommunityNeeds Assessment methodology recognising the importance of workforce issues, includingcrewing levels, seafare Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Dec 2025
S6W-42396 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on planned reforms to the governance of ferry services provided by CalMac under the Clyde and Hebrides (Third Generation) contract, whi Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Dec 2025
S6W-42395 To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendations in the recent report by Glasgow University’s Adam Smith Business School on behalf of the Economic and Social Resea Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Dec 2025
S6O-05272 To ask the Scottish Government what communication the finance secretary has had with the UK Government and the Financial Conduct Authority regarding what support is available for policyholders impacte Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
10 Dec 2025
S6M-20036 The 2023/24 Audit of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Holdings Limited
1 linked amendment
Leonard, Richard Motion
Motion For Debate
09 Dec 2025
S6O-05158 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement withthe Financial Conduct Authority and other organisations regarding the impact onpolicyholders of the withdrawal of Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
19 Nov 2025
S6W-41690 To ask the Scottish Government how many inspections at farms have been carried out by its Agriculture Wages Inspection Team since 1 January 2025, broken down by (a) how many were as a result of a comp Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Nov 2025
S6W-41417 To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding the release of reserve funds to pension scheme members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Nov 2025
S6W-41566 To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with credit unions regarding the termination of the Family Protection Plan by C Mutual and Maiden Life Försäkrings from 30 November Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Nov 2025
S6O-05074 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the modernisation of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
30 Oct 2025
S6O-05051 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported jobs and cuts crisis in further and higher education. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
09 Oct 2025
S6O-04995 To ask the Scottish Government when information on farming payments will be publicly available, in accordance with section 19 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024.   &nbsp Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
01 Oct 2025
S6W-40731 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-39984 by Fiona Hyslop on 16 September 2025, in relation to the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) contract, wha Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Oct 2025
S6W-40729 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will list the partners that Transport Scotland shared the initial specification with of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) contract, as reco Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Oct 2025
S6W-40730 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-39984 by Fiona Hyslop on 16 September 2023, in relation to the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) contract, whether Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Oct 2025
S6W-40522 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) the Scottish Funding Council and (b) Forth Valley College regarding a bailout to save its Alloa campus. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
29 Sep 2025
S6W-40523 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking in light of the reported threatened closure of Forth Valley College’s Alloa campus. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
29 Sep 2025
S6W-40524 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an outline of the discussions it has had with the Scottish Funding Council to ensure that Forth Valley College is funded sufficiently to keep the Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
29 Sep 2025
S6W-40466 To ask the Scottish Government how many times, in each of the last three calendar years, its Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team has reported concerns to local authorities regarding the standards of a Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Sep 2025
S6W-40467 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that three of the biggest six local authority areas that use the Seasonal Worker Visa scheme are located in Scotland, what representation it has mad Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
23 Sep 2025
S6O-04956 To ask the Scottish Government what interventions it has made to end the current dispute over jobs and cuts in the higher education sector. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
18 Sep 2025
S6W-39977 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the current expected in-service date for MV (a) Isle of Islay, (b) Glen Rosa, (c) Loch Indaal, (d) Lochmor and (e) Claymore, and whe Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Sep 2025
S6W-39984 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the specifications in the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract to be directly awarded to CalMac are discussed with the recog Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Sep 2025
S6W-39979 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to review the charter agreement with Pentland Ferries for the MV Alfred to provide contracted Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services from Troon to Bro Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6W-39980 To ask the Scottish Government on what date it expects the MV Caledonian Isles to return to service on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract, and whether it will provide an update on the prog Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6W-39981 To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the negotiations to bring Ardrossan harbour into public ownership with the board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6W-39982 To ask the Scottish Government what the current full-time equivalent staffing commitment is at (a) Transport Scotland and (b) Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd for the Ardrossan Harbour Redevelopment Pro Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6W-39983 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of the (a) duration and (b) value of (i) scheduled and (ii) unscheduled dry dock work carried out on CMAL-owned vessels at Inchgreen dry d Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6W-39978 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) CalMac Ferries Ltd and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency regarding the reported passenger safety incident on the MV Alfred on 1 Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6W-39985 To ask the Scottish Government when it expects discussions to begin between CalMac Ferries Ltd and the recognised trade unions regarding (a) commercial crewing levels and (b) route-specific sea trials Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 Sep 2025
S6M-18680 The 2022/23 and 2023/24 Audits of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland Leonard, Richard Motion
Motion For Debate
04 Sep 2025
S6W-39499 To ask the Scottish Government who will carry out the ScotRail business functions, including finance, payroll and customer experience, which are currently outsourced inhouse to Solvd, once the Solvd c Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 Aug 2025
S6W-39500 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding the outsourcing of ancillary functions by its publicly owned rail operators. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 Aug 2025
S6W-39501 To ask the Scottish Government what weighting was given to workers having a voice in the scoring of tender bids for ScotRail’s outsourced business functions contract. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
15 Aug 2025
S6W-39497 To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will introduce to ensure that outsourced contracts for ScotRail are delivered by companies that recognise trade unions. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
15 Aug 2025
S6W-39498 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment in terms of (a) value for money and (b) adherence with the Fair Work framework it has made of bringing the ScotRail business functions, including finance Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
15 Aug 2025
S6W-39302 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of all of the funding that it has provided to any LGBTQI+ charities and organisations in the financial year 2024-25. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
23 Jul 2025
S6O-04823 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the consultation by Alexander Dennis on the future of its facilities in Falkirk and Larbert. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
19 Jun 2025
S6W-38525 To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid to GB Railfreight to undertake shunting duties at Carstairs for Caledonian Sleeper in each of the last two financial years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 Jun 2025
S6O-04737 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had regarding its support for humanitarian assistance, in light of reports of the increasing number of deaths in Gaza. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
04 Jun 2025
S6O-04724 To ask the Scottish Government how its policies to support Scottish culture and heritage ensure that the contribution of prominent figures, such as trade unionist, Michael McGahey, can be honoured. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
29 May 2025
S6O-04676 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic impact of the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
21 May 2025
S6W-37583 To ask the Scottish Government when the current time charter of the MV Alfred for CalMac Ferries expires.  Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 May 2025
S6W-37582 To ask the Scottish Government how many timetabled services under the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract have been provided by the MV Alfred since 1 May 2023. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6W-37584 To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost to date is of time chartering the MV Alfred from Pentland Ferries for deployment on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract.  Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6W-37330 To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent by Scotland’s Railway in the first year of the Control Period 7 funding period. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 May 2025
S6W-37331 To ask the Scottish Government whether Scotland’s Railway has experienced any delays in awarding contracts to suppliers in the last two years; if so, what the reasons were for any such delays, a Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
15 May 2025
S6O-04597 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure everyone living and working in Scotland lives in accommodation that meets an adequate standard. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
01 May 2025
S6M-17206 Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Scottish Football Supporters Association Leonard, Richard Motion
Standard Motion
22 Apr 2025
S6W-36697 To ask the Scottish Government what representation it had at the responsible dog ownership summit on 20 September 2024. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Apr 2025
S6W-36695 To ask the Scottish Government what the outcome was of its responsible dog ownership summit on 20 September 2024. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Apr 2025
S6W-36696 To ask the Scottish Government when the short life working group on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 last met. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Apr 2025
S6O-04530 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on staffing at ScotRail ticket offices. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
03 Apr 2025
S6W-35958 To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses have been referred to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service each year under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 for m Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Apr 2025
S6W-36005 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is proposing to take, in light of the work of its short-life working group on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Apr 2025
S6W-35767 To ask the Scottish Government for each period since April 2022 how many ScotRail train services were (a) planned, (b) operated with at least one non-functioning toilet, (c) operated with no func Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Apr 2025
S6W-35769 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding ScotRail trains entering service without a functioning accessible toilet. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Apr 2025
S6W-35768 To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is regarding ScotRail trains entering service without a functioning toilet onboard. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Apr 2025
S6W-35770 To ask the Scottish Government under what circumstances a ScotRail train could enter service without a functioning accessible toilet. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Apr 2025
S6M-16893 Scotland in the Red 2024 StepChange Scotland Leonard, Richard Motion
Members' Business Motion
21 Mar 2025
S6W-35414 To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding what proportion of an agricultural officer’s time is dedicated to (a) agricultural wages inspection and (b) rural payments. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2025
S6W-35413 To ask the Scottish Government what training is provided to agricultural officers regarding their inspection duties, and whether this includes modules on (a) trauma-informed interviews and (b) working Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Mar 2025
S6W-35181 To ask the Scottish Government how much resource budget funding has been provided to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service in each of the last five financial years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Mar 2025
S6W-35177 To ask the Scottish Government how much capital budget funding has been provided to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service in each of the last five financial years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Mar 2025
S6O-04409 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to reduce car use by 20% by 2030. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
06 Mar 2025
S6W-35179 To ask the Scottish Government what the attrition rate of staff employed by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has been in each of the last five years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
06 Mar 2025
S6W-35180 To ask the Scottish Government what the main recorded reasons for staff leaving the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service have been in each of the last five years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Mar 2025
S6W-35178 To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent staff have been employed in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service in each of the last five years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Mar 2025
S6W-34460 To ask the Scottish Government, what its response is to the UKGovernment-commissioned review of the quality protocol report, Tyre-derived rubber materials. End of waste criteria for the production and Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Mar 2025
S6W-34859 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will work with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) and Edinburgh Trams Ltd to extend the discount available to those aged under 22 from Glasgow and Ed Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
26 Feb 2025
S6W-34334 To ask the Scottish Government how many reports in each of the five calendar years prior to the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 coming into force were made to the Crown Office a Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
21 Feb 2025
S6W-34333 To ask the Scottish Government how many reports have been made (a) each calendar year and (b) since 1 January 2025 to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) under the Fireworks and Pyr Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
21 Feb 2025
S6O-04260 To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to prevent death by suicide in prison. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
29 Jan 2025
S6M-16080 Recognising the Retirement of Mick Lynch Leonard, Richard Motion
Standard Motion
15 Jan 2025
S6O-04191 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact on the Scottish economy of the closure of the Grangemout Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
15 Jan 2025
S6W-32767 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the proposals to reduce ScotRail ticket office opening hours at a number of stations, whether it will list the full range of fares, products and services that Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
14 Jan 2025
S6W-32766 To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the proposals to reduce ScotRail ticket office opening hours at a number of stations, what its position is on how these proposals represent an improvement for Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
14 Jan 2025
S6W-32074 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, in relation to the proposed reduction in ticket office opening hours on the Sc Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
09 Jan 2025
S6W-32071 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, in relation to the proposed reduction in ticket office opening hours in the evening Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
09 Jan 2025
S6O-04167 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the reoffending rate.     Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
08 Jan 2025
S6W-32073 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, in relation to the estimate that ScotRail’s proposed changes in staff deploym Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32076 To ask the Scottish Government what recent consideration has been given to increasing the number of staff based across ScotRail's station network. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32075 To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has decided not to consult with the public on the recent proposed changes to ticket office opening hours on the ScotRail network. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32072 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, in relation to ScotRail’s proposed changes in staff deployment that will Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-32077 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, in relation to ScotRail’s experience of targeting antisocial behaviour throug Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
07 Jan 2025
S6W-31978 To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of children’s hearings have been conducted (a) in person, (b) virtually and (c) in hybrid format in each of the last three calendar years, broken d Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6W-31976 To ask the Scottish Government how many panel members for children’s hearings have been recruited in each of the last three calendar years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6W-31974 To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of children’s hearings have been conducted with at least one panel member who was from outwith the local authority area of the child or young perso Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6W-31975 To ask the Scottish Government how many panel members for children’s hearings there have been in each of the last three calendar years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6W-31977 To ask the Scottish Government how many panel members for children’s hearings have resigned before their three-year term has been completed in each of the last three calendar years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Dec 2024
S6O-04101 To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the reported decrease in levels of satisfaction with local government services. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
11 Dec 2024
S6O-04075 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to maintain and grow supported businesses. Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
05 Dec 2024
S6W-31482 To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses have been investigated by the Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team following a complaint from employees in each of the last five years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
03 Dec 2024
S6O-04055 To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will provide an update on the training of MSPs and staff on duties under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. Leonard, Richard Question
SPCB Oral Question
28 Nov 2024
S6W-31479 To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses received correspondence requesting corrections to underpayments identified as part of (a) control test inspections and (b) inspections as a result of Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
28 Nov 2024
S6W-31480 To ask the Scottish Government how many control test inspection visits by the Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team involved the use of interpreters (a) on-site and (b) subsequent to the visit, in each Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
28 Nov 2024
S6W-31481 To ask the Scottish Government how many visits by the Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team arising as a result of complaints involved the use of interpreters (a) on-site and (b) subsequent to the visit Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
28 Nov 2024
S6M-12169 Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike Leonard, Richard Motion
Members' Business Motion
27 Nov 2024
S6O-03985 To ask the Scottish Government whether local authorities will receive a fair budget settlement.  Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
20 Nov 2024
S6W-30797 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26654 by Jenny Gilruth on 10 May 2024, whether it has any plans to seek to amend section 42(4) of the Education (Scotlan Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
19 Nov 2024
S6W-30796 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider seeking to amend section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to ensure that the assessment of the safety of safe walking routes to school is Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
15 Nov 2024
S6W-30996 To ask the Scottish Government what translation and interpretation support is provided to agricultural wages inspectors when they make visits to workplaces. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2024
S6W-30997 To ask the Scottish Government how many enforcement notices have been issued by the Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team in each of the last five years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2024
S6W-30991 To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) employers and (b) workplaces are monitored by the Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2024
S6W-30995 To ask the Scottish Government how many agricultural wages inspectors are (a) directly employed by it and (b) independent contractors. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2024
S6W-30994 To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent staffed posts there have been in the Agricultural Wages Enforcement Team in each of the last five years. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2024
S6W-30992 To ask the Scottish Government how many employers make deductions at (a) themaximum and (b) less than the maximum permitted level for accommodation otherthan a house from workers on the Seasonal Worke Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
13 Nov 2024
S6W-30998 To ask the Scottish Government what housing standards (a) caravans and (b) static homes that are provided by employers to workers employed on the Seasonal Worker Visa scheme are subject to. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Nov 2024
S6T-02170 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of any potential implications for accessibility, equality and safety for passengers and the public, whether it will permit the reduction in opening hours of ti Leonard, Richard Question
Topical Question
05 Nov 2024
S6W-30521 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with ScotRail regarding any changes to ticket office opening hours. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6W-30525 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the equalities impact assessment for the proposed reductions in ScotRail ticket office opening hours that were consulted on in 2021. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6W-30524 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has ruled out reducing any ScotRail ticket office opening hours in line with the proposed changes that were consulted on in 2021. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6W-30519 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether any decision to reduce ScotRail ticket office hours would be compatible with its Accessible Travel Framework. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6W-30522 To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the data used during the 2021 ScotRail ticket office consultation is still valid and accurate. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6W-30520 To ask the Scottish Government whether its permission has been sought by ScotRail to proceed with reducing ticket office opening hours at ScotRail stations. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6W-30523 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made regarding the potential impact in Scotland of the wholesale objection by Transport Focus to plans by train operating companies to close Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
04 Nov 2024
S6O-03850 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the potential closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery and any economic impact that this may have. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
30 Oct 2024
S6W-30280 To ask the Scottish Government, in light of section 315(2) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, which local authorities have (a) applied to the Scottish Ministers for the dispensation of the making of Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
23 Oct 2024
S6W-30269 To ask the Scottish Government what the legal status is of seasonal agricultural workers housed in caravan accommodation on agricultural land, with regards to that accommodation. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
23 Oct 2024
S6W-30281 To ask the Scottish Government how many control test inspections on farms have been conducted by Scottish Government Agricultural Wages Inspectors in 2024 to date. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Oct 2024
S6W-30249 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about withholding any customs incentives available in Green Freeports to PetroIneos in the event that it pursues the c Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Oct 2024
S6W-30246 To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any representations to PetroIneos to state that seed capital for site preparation and infrastructure in the outer boundary of Green Freeports will no Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Oct 2024
S6W-30247 To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any impact of the Forth Green Freeport tax and customs incentives on the decision of PetroIneos to close the Grangemouth oil refinery Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Oct 2024
S6W-30248 To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to withholding or reducing any tax incentives available in Green Freeports to PetroIneos in the event that it pursues the closure of the Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
11 Oct 2024
S6W-30102 To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-29506 by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024, what the estimated cost to the taxpayer is of administering the tender process for thi Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
07 Oct 2024
S6W-29288 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a timescale for the introduction of an integrated ticketing scheme covering all forms of public transport.  Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
24 Sep 2024
S6O-03722 To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support the retention of Scotland’s public libraries. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
18 Sep 2024
S6W-29505 To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out the capital allocation for (a) vessel procurement and (b) harbour infrastructure upgrades in Phase 1 of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Sep 2024
S6W-29507 To ask the Scottish Government what CMAL's total capital budget is for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Sep 2024
S6W-29508 To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to issue the invitation to tender for the Phase 1 design and build contract in the Small Vessel Replacement Programme, and what it anticipates the value Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29512 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment (a) Transport Scotland and (b) CMAL has made of (i) passenger accessibility and (ii) crew training for the Phase 1 contract in the Small Vessel Replaceme Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29504 To ask the Scottish Government what recent steps it has taken to ensure that low and zero carbon-fuelled ferries are safely (a) crewed and (b) operational from all harbours on the (i) Clyde and Hebrid Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29506 To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the cost of the tendering process for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 1 contract. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29509 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the successful bidder for the Phase 1 design and build contract in the Small Vessel Replacement Programme is required to recognise Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29510 To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Marine Scotland regarding the upgrades of harbours owned by (a) CMAL and (b) local authorities required by the (i) Small Vessel R Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29511 To ask the Scottish Government what assessment (a) Transport Scotland and (b) CMAL has made of comparative crewing levels for the Phase 1 contract in the Small Vessel Replacement Programme. Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6W-29289 To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with ScotRail to ensure that the technology partner it appoints to deliver “a state-of-the-art multi-channel e-commerce solution that r Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
17 Sep 2024
S6O-03698 To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support specialist neonatal intensive care units across Scotland. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
11 Sep 2024
S6M-14337 Recognising the Role of Haven Products Leonard, Richard Motion
Members' Business Motion
05 Sep 2024
S6O-03669 To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to implement Scotland’s National Transport Strategy. Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
05 Sep 2024
S6W-29340 To ask the Scottish Government how many of its former senior (a) civil servants and (b) agency staff sought its approval in (i) 2021-22, (ii) 2022-23 and (iii) 2023-24 to take up a position with anoth Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
02 Sep 2024
S6W-28501 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Aug 2024
S6W-28500 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 Aug 2024
S6W-28388 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Jul 2024
S6W-28391 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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12 Jul 2024
S6W-28386 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Jul 2024
S6W-28387 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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12 Jul 2024
S6W-28390 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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12 Jul 2024
S6W-28392 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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12 Jul 2024
S6W-28389 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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12 Jul 2024
S6W-28282 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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12 Jul 2024
S6W-28281 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
10 Jul 2024
S6W-28246 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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10 Jul 2024
S6W-28247 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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10 Jul 2024
S6W-28245 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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10 Jul 2024
S6W-28278 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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02 Jul 2024
S6W-28280 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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02 Jul 2024
S6W-28279 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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02 Jul 2024
S6O-03609 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
20 Jun 2024
S6W-28093 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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20 Jun 2024
S6W-28094 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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20 Jun 2024
S6W-28092 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Jun 2024
S6O-03503 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
30 May 2024
S6M-13291 Adult Mental Health Leonard, Richard Motion
Motion For Debate
22 May 2024
S6O-03445 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
General Question
16 May 2024
S6O-03390 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
08 May 2024
S6W-27070 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 May 2024
S6W-27069 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 May 2024
S6W-27071 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 May 2024
S6W-27068 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 May 2024
S6W-27072 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
08 May 2024
S6M-12540 Supporting the Further Education Workforce Leonard, Richard Motion
Members' Business Motion
07 May 2024
S6W-26656 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
01 May 2024
S6W-26472 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Apr 2024
S6W-26470 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
16 Apr 2024
S6W-26468 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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16 Apr 2024
S6W-26469 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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16 Apr 2024
S6W-26466 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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16 Apr 2024
S6W-26473 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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16 Apr 2024
S6W-26467 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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16 Apr 2024
S6W-26471 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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16 Apr 2024
S6W-26416 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
09 Apr 2024
S6O-03276 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
28 Mar 2024
S6M-12626 Proposed Redundancies at Babcock Rail Leonard, Richard Motion
Members' Business Motion
27 Mar 2024
S6O-03223 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
20 Mar 2024
S6W-25964 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
20 Mar 2024
S6W-26044 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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18 Mar 2024
S6W-26045 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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18 Mar 2024
S6W-26047 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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18 Mar 2024
S6W-26046 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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18 Mar 2024
S6W-26048 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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18 Mar 2024
S6O-03214 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
SPCB Oral Question
14 Mar 2024
S6W-25963 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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13 Mar 2024
S6W-25966 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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13 Mar 2024
S6W-25965 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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13 Mar 2024
S6W-25967 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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11 Mar 2024
S6O-03151 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
06 Mar 2024
S6W-25433 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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04 Mar 2024
S6W-25434 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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04 Mar 2024
S6W-25431 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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04 Mar 2024
S6W-25432 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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04 Mar 2024
S6W-25429 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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04 Mar 2024
S6W-25428 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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27 Feb 2024
S6O-03087 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
21 Feb 2024
S6O-03072 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Portfolio Question
08 Feb 2024
S6W-24790 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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02 Feb 2024
S6W-24326 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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31 Jan 2024
S6W-24552 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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30 Jan 2024
S6W-24328 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
30 Jan 2024
S6M-11389 Recognising the Contribution of Michael (Mick) McGahey Leonard, Richard Motion
Members' Business Motion
30 Jan 2024
S6W-24327 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
29 Jan 2024
S6W-24321 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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29 Jan 2024
S6W-24329 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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29 Jan 2024
S6W-24324 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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25 Jan 2024
S6W-24323 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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23 Jan 2024
S6W-24322 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
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23 Jan 2024
S6W-24269 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
18 Jan 2024
S6W-24325 No title given Leonard, Richard Question
Written Question
12 Jan 2024
S6M-11780 Keeping the Guard on ScotRail Leonard, Richard Motion
Standard Motion
05 Jan 2024
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Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish the names of candidate operators expressing interest in the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract before the invitation to tender

S6W-44382 · Written Question · lodged by Leonard, Richard

Lodged on
12 Mar 2026
Heard / answered on
24 Mar 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish the names of candidate operators expressing interest in the Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract before the invitation to tender is published in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The answer

The Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 will be competitively procured via the restricted procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Transport Scotland has no plans to publish the names of interested parties before the issue of the invitation to tender.

Answered by Jim Fairlie on 24 Mar 2026.