. • as previously noted in evidence to NZET committee and other public forums, there was very significant staff turnover – office, admin, technical and trade skills – over the years since FMPG was set up in 2019. o the departure of two senior managers during ’23 noted by the AG should thus be seen in context of the change in work mix as Glen Sannox progressed, Glen Rosa continued towards launch and “under- 1 recoveries ” started to build up - and the overall need for reduction in staff costs increased: th the FMPG annual accounts filed at Companies House 9 January ‘25, identify: • the FY24 total payroll cost of £12.71m (for permanent employees - 276 ops, 20 admin, excluding directors), 2 • down significantly from FY23 at £13.33m (305 ops, 18 admin & excluding directors). 1 as explained by the CFO in NZET committee in Dec ’24 – these are overhead, management and other costs of FMPG which can’t be charged to the ferry contracts. 2 In contrast, the FY22 figures, excluding directors, £11.93, 318 Ops, 14 admin, highlights the increases in staff, changes in staff mix and competence levels actioned by me and my team during my first twelve months. 2 • the 12-month secondment agreement between CMAL and FMPG was set up and announced in Feb/March...