Transport Scotland's Ferry Services
In evidence to us, the RMT called for CalMac to get the next CHFS contract by direct award.viiiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 15 November 2022, Col 24 and written submission from Community Land Outer Hebrides The then Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP, had previously told Parliament this would only happen if communities were content with that option and mentioned the consultation work undertaken by Angus Campbell.iiScottish Parliament, Official Report, 8 September 2022, Col 83
In March 2023, the then Minister for Transport, Kevin Stewart MSP, told us that legal advice is expected later in the year on the Scottish Government's abilities to redesign ferry services within the new UK Subsidy Control regime.xLetter from the Minister for Transport to the Committee providing further information following the evidence session - 31 March 2023 The Committee notes correspondence from the then Minister for Transport outlining the role of legal consultants with regard to preparation of the next contract.