A series of recommendations made by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services as part of a pre-budget scrutiny has been welcomed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
In a recent letter to the Scottish Government’s cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity, the committee stressed it was essential that lifeline ferry services delivered services that were truly fit for purpose and that fully met the needs of island communities, business needs and tourism.
The letter addresses issues of the investment strategy for the fleet; road equivalent tariff (RET); current procurement and EU State Aid rules and community engagement in procurement and investment decisions.