Question reference: S6W-02036
- Asked by: Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 30 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 24 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider ferry service timetable changes to enable the use of the mezzanine deck on the MV Hebrides.
Answer
The use of the mezzanine deck on MV Hebrides is a primarily an operational decision for CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL). CFL continue to engage with the communities and businesses who use the service regarding the use of the mezzanine deck and the potential impacts on timetables, number of sailings and overall capacity for passengers and vehicles. The mezzanine deck was brought back into use on sailings from 9 August 2021.