McMillan Welcomes Review of Ferry Services

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) welcomed the news from the Scottish Government that a review of ferry services in Scotland has been published.

The Scottish Ferries Review examines current provision of ferry services. It invites respondents to consider a range of changes and improvements suggested by people and communities across Scotland that could be made to meet future customer needs. This includes how ferries should be funded and procured; the setting of fares; what kind of services should be supported with public money and who should be responsible for providing these services.

The review was a commitment within the 2006 National Transport Strategy (NTS) and will inform the preparation of a long-term ferries plan for lifeline services to 2022.

Mr McMillan said;

"I welcome the launch, by the Scottish Government, of a review of ferry services in Scotland.

"I know residents in Gourock will be interested in this review and I would encourage them to make their opinions known in relation to the Gourock-Dunoon service."