To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-11562 by Jenny Gilruth on 8 November 2022, what progress it has made on assessing whether the timing of the opening of the booking system for Serco NorthLink Ferries can be brought forward to an earlier date in the year. Following discussions with the operator, Serco NorthLink Ferries, it was clear that the associated works required in order to change the date mid-contract would have a cost and impact to all customers.