Alyn takes UK Gov to task on ferry bodge
Following news that the UK Government awarded a lucrative ferry contract to a company that has yet to run a ferry service, Alyn Smith MEP has written to the European Commission to request an investigation into the UK Government’s procurement process.
Read moreSafety fears over zero hour contract pilots
Scottish MEP Alyn Smith, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, joined with calls of the European Cockpit Association (ECA) and the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) to condemn the rise of zero-hour contracts to employ pilots.
Read moreBrakes on for EU gigaliner proposal
SNP MEP Alyn Smith has welcomed today's vote in the European Parliament on the revision of EU rules on truck dimensions (Directive 96/53/EC) as a positive and sensible move.
Read moreFlawed eCall system pushed through by Parliament
SNP MEP Alyn Smith today (Tuesday) voiced his reservations over the European Parliament's decision to make it mandatory for all new vehicles to be fitted with calling devices that automatically alert emergency services to car accidents.
Read moreMEP welcomes vote on car noise
SNP Euro MP Alyn Smith has today [Wednesday] welcomed a vote in the European Parliament which will prevent completely silent vehicles on the EU’s roads.
Read moreAir traffic control reform moves forward in Brussels
SNP MEP Alyn Smith today (Wednesday) hailed the European Parliament's vote on the Single European Sky legislation as a victory for the industry and for Scotland.
Read moreM8 motorway to be completed with EU funds
The SNP have today [Monday] welcomed the announcement that the European Investment Bank will provide funding of £175 million to support infrastructure projects in Scotland. The funding will include both completion of the M8 motorway between Scotland’s two largest cities and major improvements to the M73 and M74.
Read moreDisappointment over EU air safety vote
The SNP expressed disappointment this afternoon after the European Parliament narrowly voted through new legislation which could decrease air safety.
Read moreMajor victory for air safety after EU Parliament rejects proposal
EU plans which would have made flying less safe have been rejected after the SNP group in the European Parliament – Greens/EFA – moved a motion to scrap them. The plan would have standardised aviation regulations and would have resulted in lower standards for pilots flying into our airports.
Read morePoliticians touch down at Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport had two extra arrivals as Paisley MSP George Adam invited Alyn Smith MEP to catch up with the airport’s current performance and future plans. The politicians toured the site as guests of the airport's management and were treated to an inside view of operations.