Responding to the appointment of Fiona Hyslop as the new Minister for Transport, Scottish Liberal Democrat rural affairs and connectivity spokesperson Beatrice Wishart MSP said:
“I welcome Fiona Hyslop to her position and I hope that she can deliver for the people of Scotland in this new portfolio.
“For too long, islanders and those living in more rural communities have endured a never-ending catalogue of disruption when trying to get from A to B. It’s time for this government to change the direction of travel.
“Fiona Hyslop must listen carefully to the needs of those communities, and she should adopt Scottish Liberal Democrat proposals to strengthen transport links and improve services. From cutting train fares to establishing a resilient ferry network, our party is committed to creating a public transport network that works for all communities, for all ages and for the climate.”
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Notes to editors
Scottish Liberal Democrats have set out five key priorities for the new Transport Minister: