Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Bowie this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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What representations her Department has made to the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure its review of Heathrow's regulatory model addresses the existing model's impact on (a) Scottish passengers and (b) regional connectivity, rather than focusing solely on expansion.
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What assessment she has made of the impact of the cost of landing slots at Heathrow Airport on regional connectivity; and what steps her Department is taking to help ensure (a) regional connectivity and (b) that airlines maintain routes from (i) Scotland and (ii) other UK regions to Heathrow Airport.
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What assessment her Department has made of the impact of Heathrow Airport’s passenger charges on the (a) affordability and (b) viability of regional connectivity for those travelling from (i) Scotland and (ii) other parts of the UK.
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What steps her Department is taking to monitor the risk of de-hubbing at Heathrow Airport and its potential consequences for the Scottish economy and international connectivity.
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What assessment her Department has made of the impact of Heathrow Airport’s current regulatory model on (a) regional connectivity and (b) passengers traveling from (i) Scotland and (ii) other parts of the UK to access international flights.
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With reference to driving test waiting times in Scotland, a) what the current average waiting time is for car driving tests in Scotland; b) how many driving test centres in Scotland have an average waiting time of (i) over 12 weeks, (ii) over 18 weeks, and (iii) over 24 weeks; and c) what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland regarding reducing driving test waiting times in Scotland.
The average waiting time for a car practical driving test in Scotland in February 2026 was 22 weeks. The table below shows the average waiting time in February 2026 for a car practical driving test at driving test centres in Scotland. Driving test centreFebruary 2026 Average Waiting Time (in weeks)Aberdeen North24.Aberdeen South (Cove)24.Aberfeldy10.5Airdrie24.Alness24.Arbroath23.8Ayr24.Ballater19.8Banff10.3Barra24.Benbecula Island20.8Bishopbriggs24.Brodick (Isle of Arran)22.8Buckie24.Callander24.Campbeltown24.Castle Douglas23.Crieff24.Cumnock19.5Dumbarton17.8Dumfries11.3Dundee22.8Dunfermline (Vine)21.5Dunoon23.Duns23.5East Kilbride24.Edinburgh (Currie)24.Edinburgh (Musselburgh)24.Elgin22.Forfar15.3Fort William22.5Fraserburgh19.8Gairloch24.Galashiels19.5Girvan11.Glasgow (Anniesland)24.Glasgow (Baillieston)24.Glasgow (Shieldhall)24.Golspie20.Grangemouth24.Grantown-On-Spey20.3Greenock24.Haddington23.8Hamilton24.Hawick23.8Huntly17.8Inveraray24.Inverness (Longman Drive)12.Inverurie24.Irvine24.Islay Island24.Isle of Mull21.5Isle of Skye (Portree)24.Isle of Tiree12.5Kelso20.5Kingussie19.5Kirkcaldy24.Kyle of Lochalsh24.Lanark11.3Lerwick24.Livingston16.Lochgilphead24.Mallaig24.Montrose12.8Newton Stewart23.5Oban17.5Orkney24.Paisley24.Peebles22.8Perth (Arran Road)24.Peterhead24.Pitlochry24.Rothesay16.5Stirling10.5Stornoway24.Stranraer24.Thurso24.Ullapool21.Wick24.