On what dates it has had meetings with P&O Scottish Ferries to discuss (a) extending the Northern Isles ferry contract and (b) any staffing…

Answered Asked by Tavish Scott LD Lodged 18 Dec 2001

The question

To ask the Presiding Officer on what dates it has had meetings with P&O Scottish Ferries to discuss (a) extending the Northern Isles ferry contract and (b) any staffing issues relating to the transfer of the contract to Northlink Orkney & Shetland Ferries Ltd.

The answer

Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 15 Jan 2002 · 28 days after it was lodged, on time

Scottish Executive officials have had a number of meetings and other exchanges by letter and telephone with P&O Scottish Ferries about a range of issues related to the Northern Isles ferry contract, including staffing matters related to the transfer of the contract to NorthLink. Further discussions with P&O Scottish Ferries will take place in the near future.

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