HC Deb 06 June 1990 vol 173 c650W
22. Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met both the chairman and the chief executive of Caledonian MacBrayne to discuss passenger ferry services in Scotland.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: My right hon. and learned Friend has not met the chairman or chief executive of Caledonian MacBrayne since he took the company into his direct ownership on 2 April. However, my noble Friend the Minister of State and I met the

to meet the full board of the company on 25 June. Regular and frequent discussions take place between officials of the Scottish Development Department and Caledonian MacBrayne.