Transport secretary backs Wills’ ferry discount
Transport secretary Michael Matheson calls Tom Wills’ transport promises “very reasonable” and vows to discuss them with him if elected.
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MSPs demand answers over ferry fares ‘shambles’
The “shambles” surrounding reduced fares on lifeline ferries must be sorted out quickly, according to MSP Tavish Scott.
READ FULL STORYScottish government fails to meet self-imposed RET deadline
The Scottish government has failed to meet the deadline it set itself to introduce a version of Road Equivalent Tariff on NorthLink’s ferry fares.
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Sumburgh Airport car park charges will be delayed
Controversial car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport will not be introduced on Sunday, as originally planned by airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.
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Isles medics to get forensic training to stop agony of victims’ flights to Aberdeen
Scottish Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has been in Shetland to highlight a pilot project aimed at ensuring sexual abuse victims can remain in the isles…
READ FULL STORYMSP to meet Justice Secretary following forensic evidence concerns over sexual assaults
Politicians are preparing for a meeting to discuss forensic facilities for survivors of rape and sexual assault. Isles MSP Tavish Scott will hold talks with…
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