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We must also bear in mind the fact that there are two ferry routes in this area; some members may not be aware of that. One is run by Western Ferries, and one by Caledonian MacBrayne.
Section 7(4) of that act provides that, with the consent of the Scottish commissioner, the Great Britain commission may use the powers of judicial review on devolved issues.Amendment 29 states how that consent may be exercised.
I think that I have already circulated to committee members a copy of the letter from our solicitors, which is dated, I think, 5 May. As I understand it, the settlement was concluded on 13 May.
The minister has, as he said, started the process of reform, which I welcome. However, we may need to go further and I suggest that fresh legislation may be needed sooner rather than later.