§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what orders for replacement vessels Caledonian MacBrayne plans to place in the near future; what information he has as to where these orders are to be placed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe company will shortly be placing an order for a replacement vessel for the MV Hebrides. Tenders have been invited, and these are now being considered.