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Scottish Parliament written answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (25th Jun 2009)
To ask the Scottish Executive what use has been made of hire cars for ministers’ travel since May 2007; what companies have been used, and what the total cost has been.
Scottish Parliament: Climate Change (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3: After section 62 (24th Jun 2009)
The minister and particularly the cabinet secretary will be aware that I have asked a number of questions about the travel arrangements of ministers. If we are to urge everyone else in the country not to create carbon emissions and to get out of their cars and walk—
Scottish Parliament: Climate Change (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3: After section 62 (24th Jun 2009)
I have walked from my flat to the Parliament on many occasions. [ Interruption. ]
Scottish Parliament: Climate Change (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3: After section 62 (24th Jun 2009)
I have asked about the First Minister. He does not even walk from St Andrew's house to here. He takes the car every time. That is not setting an example. People say that he is busy and has lots to do, but we should set an example. How can we expect other people to change their habits and lifestyles if we do not set an example? That example should be set by the Scottish ministers, and...
Scottish Parliament: Climate Change (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3: After section 62 (24th Jun 2009)
I knew that, Presiding Officer. You are a very wise Presiding Officer.
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