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Transport: Scottish Islands

Asked by Andrew GeorgeLiberal DemocratScotland OfficeTabled Answered 26 November 2025UIN 906522

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on support for transport services for Scottish islands.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

It is vital that Scotland’s island communities continue to thrive. Reliable, affordable transport connections are a critical part of that.

The Scottish Government has failed to deliver that, and island communities, rightly, are demanding a credible plan for sustained improvements.

The Scottish Government has received a record devolution settlement, and has the powers and resources to address this issue. Our island communities deserve better.

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