Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 19 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Level 4 tables in its 2024-25 Budget, whether it will outline what the potential impact will be of the 33.9% reduction to grants, loans and capital for vessels and piers on (a) its contract with Ferguson Marine for the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa ferries and (b) the business case for upgrading Ardrossan Harbour.
The level of funding set out in the Scottish Budget reflects that the delivery of Glen Sannox (801) is now at an advanced stage. The costs and delivery schedules of both 801 and 802 continue to be scrutinised closely, with updates provided regularly to the Scottish Parliament.
The business case and cost review exercise for Ardrossan is expected to report outcomes in February which will then inform discussion between the funding partners on next steps.