Question reference: S6W-22563
- Asked by: Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 30 October 2023
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 October 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the provision of support for young people travelling on ferries.
Answer
On 28 October 2023 the Scottish Government announced that the ferry scheme for young people is being extended to all island residents under the age of 22.
The scheme offers four free single (two return) ferry journeys a year to the mainland. At present it covers 16-18 year olds and eligible full time volunteers up to the age of 26 who are resident on a Scottish island. More young people will now be able to access ferry vouchers as a result of this change.