Labour front bench criticising SNP for not awarding Scotrail franchise to public sector, neglecting the small fact that to do so is illegal.
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Replying to @callum_mccaig
@callum_mccaig@AiberdeinQuine I'm not saying it's not true, but what law? Why is it OK for calmac and Scot Water to be owned by@scotgov?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mcnalu
@mcnalu@AiberdeinQuine it is due to the way the legislation was worded when privatised. CalMac and Scottish Water always publicly owned2 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @callum_mccaig
@callum_mccaig@AiberdeinQuine Thanks, so in a WM bill? If so, can you tell which one? I've tried searching but can't find anything specific2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mcnalu
@callum_mccaig@AiberdeinQuine found it, railways act 1993 sec 25. Also Scotland Bill will allow Scotrail to be nationalised.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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