HC Deb 22 June 2000 vol 352 cc256-7W
Mr. Charles Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last discussed issues relating to Caledonian MacBrayne with the European Commission; and if he will make a statement. [125723]

Dr. Reid

My hon. Friend the Minister of State, Scotland Office, recently met with representatives of the European Commission to discuss a wide range of issues affecting transport in remote and peripheral regions in Scotland and elsewhere in Europe including ferry services. Responsibility for issues affecting the operation of Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services is devolved and therefore rests with the Scottish Executive.

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