I do not consider that it is acceptable to ask our island communities to wait this further period, particularly noting recent issues with the reliability of an ageing vessel fleet. Sco ttish Min iste r s , sp e cial adv is e r s a nd th e Pe r m a n e n t Se cr e ta ry a r e co v e r e d by th e te r m s of th e Lobby in g (Sco tla nd) Act 2 0 1 6 .