New Petitions

PE1390 is on the governance of essential ferry services.I want to place on the record that, over the past four years, I have been involved in the issue of the governance of essential ferry services; that I have had communications with Neil Kay on a number of occasions; that I have shared a platform with Neil Kay at an event on the matter; and that I recently lodged a number of parliamentary questions on the matter.As members do not seem to have any specific comments to make on the petition, I refer them to the clerk’s note, which outlines possible actions. The first possible action is to continue the petition, seek further information, and look at the issue again in September. As members know, there is currently a Scottish ferries review, which will cover some of the points that have been made. Unfortunately, Neil Kay could not be here today, but I know that he is keen to give evidence in September. Would members be happy to continue the petition in line with the option in the clerk’s note?Members indicated agreement.