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We are looking at ways to simplify in particular assessment in the five-to-14 framework. It is important that we press ahead with that as quickly as possible.
In addition, SEPA is on a working group with the car and dismantling industries and is considering how best to meet the technical requirements of the directive.
I absolutely recognise the commitment in the Highlands and Islands and off the west coast of Scotland to ensuring that CalMac provides the best possible services. We have absolutely no intention of privatising CalMac.