Ferry Problems

The amendment

As an amendment to motion S6M-04319 in the name of Graham Simpson (Ferry Problems), leave out from "the way the" to end and insert "ferry services provide an essential lifeline to island and remote rural communities and their economies; acknowledges that the delays and cost overruns to vessels 801 and 802 are regrettable; notes the findings of the Audit Scotland report, that all of its recommendations have been accepted, and that improvements, including changes to procurement practices, have already been made; recognises the progress that is being made at Ferguson Marine under the recently appointed chief executive, including the milestone reached at the end of April 2022 with the fitting of Hull 802’s bow unit, with both dual fuel vessels being scheduled for delivery in 2023; further recognises the role that Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd is playing in that progress, not least through the involvement of an experienced secondee in Ferguson Marine’s senior management team, and welcomes that the Scottish Government saved Ferguson Marine, the last commercial shipyard on the Clyde, from closure, rescuing more than 300 jobs, with over 400 people currently employed at the yard, and ensuring that two new ferry vessels will be delivered to maintain and enhance connectivity to Scotland’s islands."

1. 11 May 2022
   Ferry Problems

   S6M-04319.2
   Carried

   65 for, 54 against

1. S6M-04319.1
   Ferry Problems

   Neil Bibby Lab Lodged 10 May 2022
   Defeated

   53 for, 66 against

SNP 2

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

1. 11 May 2022
   Ferry Problems

   Jenny Gilruth SNP Meeting of the Parliament

   I became aware of the issues surrounding the MV Lord of the Isles vessel earlier today. I will meet with CalMac tonight; I believe that representatives of CalMac are attending a parliamentary reception, so I will raise it with them directl…
2. 11 May 2022
   Decision Time

   Alison Johnstone Meeting of the Parliament

   There are nine questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-04319.2, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, which seeks to amend motion S6M-04319, in the name of Graham Simpson, on ferry problems, b…
3. 11 May 2022
   Decision Time

   Alison Johnstone Meeting of the Parliament

   We come to the division on amendment S6M-04319.2, in the name of Jenny Gilruth. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is now closed.
4. 11 May 2022
   Decision Time

   Alison Johnstone Meeting of the Parliament

   The result of the division on amendment S6M-04319.2, in the name of Jenny Gilruth, is: For 65, Against 54, Abstentions 0. Amendment agreed to.