Executive-Supported Lifeline Ferry Services in the Clyde and Hebrides

That the Parliament commends the Scottish Executive’s continued commitment to supporting and investing in lifeline ferry services in the Clyde and Hebrides; endorses its proposals for tendering the main bundle of ferry services as required under European Union rules, and welcomes the proposals for a final round of consultation to obtain the views of local communities and freight service users before proceeding with the tender under EU rules.