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When the care boards become operational in 2025-26, costs are expected to range from £132-326 million, rising to £142-376 million in 2026-27 (see Table 5).
Of these applications, 47 have been approved, 28 rejected and 1 is yet to be processed. In addition, 26 applications are in progress. However, this includes 21 applications where the applicants have not responded to requests for information.
We have emphasised our commitment to that process on several occasions, most recently on 26 January, when the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills responded to Mr Whitfield’s question about our latest discussions with the UK Government.
10 April 2022, May 2022, June 2022, November 2022 and February 2023. 11 Audit Scotland (2022). New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides. 12 Scottish Parliament, Official Report, 16 May 2023, Col 26. 6 14.
That is why the Government is absolutely committed to investing in our ferry services and delivering six new major vessels to Scotland’s ferry network by 2026.