Extract from Scottish Parliament: Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 - Apr 2

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 07:49

Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP):...It is fitting that the Scottish Parliament is debating climate change and transport in the same week, because they are intrinsically linked. Last year, rail travel increased yet again, but it is disappointing that we have seen a drop in bus travel. The Scottish Government has doubled its investment in infrastructure to support cycling, and is working to increase the number of charging points for electric cars... To read the whole...Request free trial