§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary f State for Scotland if he will now make a statement on the placing of the orders for the passenger ferry for Caledonian-MacBrayne and the replacement fishery protection vessel for the Norna.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. and learned Friend has now approved a decision by the Scottish Transport Group to place an order for a new ferry with Ferguson-Ailsa Ltd. The order for the fishery protection vessel has been won by Messrs. Richards of Lowestoft.