To ask the Scottish Executive what assumptions have been made about the type of ferry service operating between Gourock and Dunoon in the design of the integrated transport centre in Gourock which it announced funding for on 12 January 2001. Matters relating to the design, construction and opening of the Gourock transport interchange are for Inverclyde Council and its private sector partners.The Scottish Executive will shortly be writing to all authorities that received funding from the third round of the Public Transport Fund seeking action plans for their projects.I understand that the interchange is intended to retain sufficient flexibility to allow for a range of vessels to berth at Gourock Pier, including vessels catering for passengers only and those capable of carrying vehicles and passengers.