Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the effect on island communities of Road Equivalent Tariffs on ferry services.

As an Islands MP I keep a very close eye on the effects of Scottish Government policies on our Island communities.

Whilst the RET on ferry services can mean cheaper fares for some, there are unintended consequences, for example on infrastructure and the environment for the islands affected.