Motion · S5M-20409 · 13 Jan 2020
New Bilingual Customer Service by CalMac Ferries
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes CalMac Ferries’ announcement to offer a bilingual customer care service in English and Gaelic; notes that this has been accomplished through the establishment of a new customer care centre in Stornoway; understands that this has brought six essential jobs to the town and helped to grow the Gaelic economy in Na h-Eileanan an Iar, where a majority of the population are Gaelic speakers; recognises that this will contribute to the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan and improve the public service regarding the language used with its users, and commends the company for its commitment to the language.
The Member has provided the following translation:
Seirbheis Ùr Dhà-Chànanach do Chustomairean aig CalMac Ferries
Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur fàilte air brath ChalMac Ferries gun toir iad seirbheis dhà-chànanach Beurla is Gàidhlig do chustomairean; a’ toirt fa-near gur ann tro ionad ùr cùram chustomairean ann an Steòrnabhagh a thèid seo a dhèanamh; a’ tuigsinn gu bheil seo air sia obraichean ùra a thoirt dhan bhaile a bheir fàs ri eaconamaidh na Gàidhlig anns Na h-Eileanan an Iar, far a bheil mòr-chuid nan luchd-bruidhinn na Gàidhlig; ag aithneachadh gun cuir seo ri amasan a’ Phlana Cànain Nàiseanta Ghàidhlig agus ri seirbheisean poblach sa Ghàidhlig don luchd-chleachdaidh, agus a’ moladh na companaidh airson an dealais dhan chànan.
The Member has provided the following translation:
Seirbheis Ùr Dhà-Chànanach do Chustomairean aig CalMac Ferries
Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur fàilte air brath ChalMac Ferries gun toir iad seirbheis dhà-chànanach Beurla is Gàidhlig do chustomairean; a’ toirt fa-near gur ann tro ionad ùr cùram chustomairean ann an Steòrnabhagh a thèid seo a dhèanamh; a’ tuigsinn gu bheil seo air sia obraichean ùra a thoirt dhan bhaile a bheir fàs ri eaconamaidh na Gàidhlig anns Na h-Eileanan an Iar, far a bheil mòr-chuid nan luchd-bruidhinn na Gàidhlig; ag aithneachadh gun cuir seo ri amasan a’ Phlana Cànain Nàiseanta Ghàidhlig agus ri seirbheisean poblach sa Ghàidhlig don luchd-chleachdaidh, agus a’ moladh na companaidh airson an dealais dhan chànan.
Supporters (21)
- Donald Cameron 13 Jan 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 13 Jan 2020
- Alison Johnstone 13 Jan 2020
- Bill Kidd 13 Jan 2020
- Richard Lyle 13 Jan 2020
- Angus MacDonald 13 Jan 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 13 Jan 2020
- Rona Mackay 13 Jan 2020
- John Mason 13 Jan 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 13 Jan 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 13 Jan 2020
- Maureen Watt 13 Jan 2020
- Sandra White 14 Jan 2020
- Gil Paterson 15 Jan 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 15 Jan 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 16 Jan 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 16 Jan 2020
- John Finnie 17 Jan 2020
- Willie Coffey 20 Jan 2020
- Ruth Maguire 20 Jan 2020
- Joan McAlpine 23 Jan 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.