§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the cost of adapting the piers at Kennacraig, Port Ellen and Port Askaig to accommodate the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, Isle of Arran; and which agencies are responsible for funding the project.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe total cost of adapting the piers at Kennacraig, Port Ellen and Port Askaig including dredging and other associated works to accommodate MV Isle of Arran is estimated to be in the region of £700,000. The project is being funded by Caledonian MacBrayne, the Scottish Office and the European regional development fund.