Further to the answer to question S4W-25249 by Derek McKay on 24 April 2015, if no increase was assumed in table 11.7 where the road equiva…

Answered Asked by Liam McArthur LD Lodged 28 Apr 2015

The question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-25249 by Derek McKay on 24 April 2015, if no increase was assumed in table 11.7 where the road equivalent tariff (RET) would result in a higher fare, for what reason RET was not introduced on the routes where it would result in lower fares.

The answer

Answered by Derek Mackay on 7 May 2015 · 9 days after it was lodged, on time

The fares in table 11.7 of the 2011 Halcrow report contained a number of assumptions and were for illustration purposes only. The Ferries Plan, published in December 2012, was clear that implementing the road equivalent tariff (RET) on routes to the Northern Isles now or in the next few years would mean an increase on a range of fares and therefore RET will be rolled out over a longer timeframe.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-25389 by reference.