Of those potential links being explored, the then Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson MSP, said local community engagement in this investigation would be important.viiiScottish Parliament, Official Report, 26 January 2023, Col 61 He said the review would consider the costs of fixed links compared with replacement ferriesviiiScottish Parliament, Official Report, 26 January 2023, Col 59 and indicated timescales for this work would be confirmed in "coming months".viiiScottish Parliament, Official Report, 26 January 2023, Col 62 Again this comparison of the cost benefits of fixed links as opposed to ferry services could deliver more were it done on a comprehensive basis.