Motion · S1M-01544 · 16 Jan 2001

CalMac Tender Process

Lodged by Mr Duncan Hamilton Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern the recent disclosure from the maritime industry’s union NUMAST that, despite the assurances of the Scottish Executive to the contrary, the current tender process for Caledonian MacBrayne services was initiated by the Scottish Executive and not the European Commission; further notes the Commission’s view that it was unlikely ever to have become involved had no contact been made by the Executive; condemns the inaction of previous administrations in not applying for a derogation to protect ferry services such as that negotiated by Greece; recognises the potential to reverse this neglect when current guidelines are revised in 2002, and urges the Scottish Executive to work towards a settlement which will secure West Coast ferry services in a single network under public ownership.

Supporters (22)

Michael Matheson 17 Jan 2001
Alex Neil 17 Jan 2001
Colin Campbell 18 Jan 2001
Shona Robison 18 Jan 2001
Kay Ullrich 18 Jan 2001
Dorothy-Grace Elder 22 Jan 2001
Adam Ingram 22 Jan 2001
Fiona McLeod 22 Jan 2001
Gil Paterson 22 Jan 2001
Mr Lloyd Quinan 22 Jan 2001
Andrew Wilson 22 Jan 2001
Linda Fabiani 23 Jan 2001
Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 24 Jan 2001
Alasdair Morgan 24 Jan 2001
Michael Russell 24 Jan 2001
Tommy Sheridan 24 Jan 2001
Christine Grahame 26 Jan 2001
Fergus Ewing 29 Jan 2001
Dr Winnie Ewing 30 Jan 2001
Brian Adam 1 Feb 2001
John Farquhar Munro 2 Feb 2001
Kenny MacAskill 6 Feb 2001

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.