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John Swinney: Ferguson document reports raise ‘fundamental questions’

Scotland

Ferguson document reports raise ‘fundamental questions’, says John Swinney

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said he has “concerns” over possible preferential treatment in the awarding of a contract for two over-budget and late ferries. The BBC reported Ferguson Marine, the Port Glasgow shipyard that won the contract to ...

27 Sept 2022 at 18:39

Scotland

Lib Dems to push for resignations if ferry completion deadline is missed again

The Scottish Lib Dems are set to push for resignations if the timetable for the completion of two delayed and over-budget ferries is missed again. Kate Forbes told MSPs last month that the Glen Sannox and as yet unnamed hull 802 will be delayed ...

20 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Bid to force resignations if ferry delivery timetable is missed again fails

An attempt to force ministerial resignations if the timetable for the delivery of two ferries is missed again, and costs continue to soar, has failed. In a motion in Holyrood, the Scottish Lib Dems sought to force Parliament to call on the ...

20 Apr 2022 at 19:55

Scotland

Audit highlights ‘multitude of failings’ in delivery of new ferries

A scathing report by auditors has set out “a multitude of failings” in the delivery of two ferries for Scotland’s island routes which are now almost four years late. Audit Scotland’s report said the two vessels being built at Ferguson ...

23 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Calmac ferries delayed again as costs increase by at least £8.7m

Two ferries due in service in 2018 have been delayed again, with an increase in costs of £8.7 million, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has said. The Glen Sannox and hull 802 are being built at the Government-owned Ferguson Marine ...

23 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Kate uses royal inside knowledge to help solve crossword riddle

The Duchess of Cambridge was left beaming when she came to the aid of a student stumped by a crossword puzzle question about the royal family. Kate put her knowledge to the test during a visit to the University of Glasgow ...

11 May 2022 at 18:25

Scotland

Missing ferries document shows delayed vessels were approved by ex-minister

A long-sought document published by the Scottish Government has shown a disgraced minister approved the contract for two delayed and over-budget ferries despite concerns. The Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed hull 802 ...

11 May 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

‘Regrettable’ that key decision on ferries was not recorded properly – Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “regrettable” a key decision around the contract for the Ferguson Marine ferries was not recorded properly. She said the Scottish Government will learn any lessons it needs to about ...

22 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Auditor General expresses ‘frustration’ at lack of documents on ferry scandal

Scotland’s Auditor General has expressed his frustration at not being able to review all documentation relating the awarding of a contract for two ferries fraught with delays and overspends. A recent report from ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Did the Government sign Lionel Messi? – Sarwar questions pay of shipyard boss

Anas Sarwar has criticised the high salary of the Ferguson Marine turnaround director who was allegedly paid almost £3,000 a day, likening it to the Government signing Lionel Messi. Tim Hair was brought in to ...

31 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

Ferry contracts were rushed for political reasons, says ex-yard owner Jim McColl

The former owner of the Ferguson Marine shipyard has repeated his accusation that the contract for two troubled ferries was rushed through for political purposes, something strongly denied by the Government. ...

29 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Scotland

McColl maintains ferry contracts were rushed for political reasons

29 Mar 2022 at 10:55

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