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I am curious to know, if Saturday is the new busiest day in terms of passenger numbers, what the new least busy day is.

Thank you.

Liam, I did not ask you to come in, because I assumed that that line of questioning was more for your colleagues, but if you have anything to add, feel free.

Who else would like to answer?

Does Liam Sumpter have anything to add?

Clearly, the pandemic had quite a profound effect on the number of rail passengers. The situation is perhaps beginning to settle into what we might call a new normal for numbers of rail passengers. Has enough been done to adjust services to meet those new travel patterns? It would be helpful if you could also give the committee an idea of the implications for rail finances of the changes in traveller numbers.

Good morning. We have spoken already about the new deal, and my questions are primarily around funding, particularly ring fencing. What effect do you think the new deal will have on the levels of ring fencing?

Thank you. If I have picked that up correctly, I summarise that COSLA’s view is that ring fencing—in particular, when it comes to areas such as net zero goals—may not be entirely appropriate, and that you would like there to be less of it. You can correct me if I have summarised that incorrectly.

However, if that is the case, and if ring fencing is not so desirable in those areas, how do you suggest that the Scottish Government and local government work together to achieve those shared national priorities—on net zero in particular—without ring fencing? What would your suggestions be?

No, not at all, convener. That has covered my area of questioning, so thank you.

Good morning to the panel. The committee has heard that the use of targets sends a signal to the regulator and allows for forward planning, particularly for infrastructure. Can you explain why targets have not been set for either solar or tidal?