Question reference: S6W-07069
- Asked by: Dean Lockhart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 4 March 2022
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 17 March 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the (a) Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Finance, (b) Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport and (c) Minister for Transport last met representatives from Ferguson Marine to discuss the delivery of ferries for the CalMac fleet, and what specifically was discussed at any meetings.
Answer
I have responsibility for Ferguson Marine and the vessels under construction there. I meet with the yards management on a fortnightly basis to drive faster progress, as well as receiving detailed monthly reports. Our last meeting was on 14 March 2022.
I am aware that the Minister for Transport visited the yard on 16 March 2022 for a tour and an introductory meeting with the new CEO.