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17 June 2026 - Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links - Oral evidence

Committee Scottish Affairs Committee
Inquiry Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Start times: 9:00am (private) 9:30am (public)


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Committee questions CalMac on ferry services  

The Scottish Affairs Committee holds the final session of its inquiry into fixed link connectivity. 

In the first panel, the cross-party committee will hear from HiTrans, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and ZetTrans on current transport connectivity on Scottish islands, the impact of existing fixed link infrastructure and the role of the UK Government in supporting these projects.

Meeting details

At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
Senior Policy Manager at Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Partnership Director at HITRANS (Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership)
Chair at ZetTrans - Shetland's Regional Transport Partnership
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
Chief Executive at CalMac
Fleet Director at CalMac

MPs will then question the Chief Executive and Fleet Director of CalMac, the Scottish Government-owned corporation which provides ferry services for Scotland’s west coast. Members may explore the importance of ferry services to island communities and its plans to improve ferry service reliability.

Location

Room 6, Palace of Westminster

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