FERRY FIASCO: Kate Forbes noncommital on shipyard getting new ferry contracts

Speaking after the shipyard summit on Thursday - where The Deputy First Minister did not confirm direct award of the vessels to Ferguson Marine - Kate Forbes said: “The Scottish Government shares a common goal with GMB Scotland, the yard, the workers and all stakeholders who met today - to seek a sustainable future for Ferguson Marine which works for employees, the taxpayer and Scotland’s economy.
“I have heard many ideas and been impressed by the energy and commitment of everyone involved. The contributions will be at the forefront of my mind over the coming weeks as we consider proposals for the yard’s medium and long-term future.
“Ferguson’s workers deserve huge praise for their dedication and hard work.
“Despite the well-documented problems, Glen Sannox is on course for delivery by the end of July and Glen Rosa will be completed next year.”
GMB senior organiser Gary Cook said the small ferry contract must be the start of a “pipeline of work” to support the yard.
- Contents of video: -
00:00 - Kate forbes
02:48 - Tender for new ferries contract
07:23 - Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment
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[@123rfd1]

Very clear very clear blah blah. Another Stirgeon clone

[@tommykeenan4930]

To send Ferguson the contract after their current disasters in time and money they want their heads examined

[@Millie.com232]

£360 million for two ferries that haven’t been delivered by a nationalised shipyard? The yard has the cheek to ask for new orders in some Soviet Union like procurement process. SNP economic madness

[@williamarmstrong3016]

Don't listen to her she was running for first minister then made a deal

[@jamesmatthew9404]

Do her parents know she's out on her own? Silly wee lassie...

[@user-tu5lm6ii2e]

Should not even be considered as they have not delivered the ferries yet, only delivered a huge bill for Scottish Taxpayers

[@williamarmstrong3016]

Make it clear its the snp problem

[@williamfindlay2710]

You know she’s lying , as her lips are moving.

[@captricharddee3634]

Next time, when ordering Ferries, get the time scale and costs upfront in writing and don't pay a penny more. If they arrive late or over costed, it's not the tax payers fault.

[@Enoch-powell]

Shut fergusons down.

[@cooker_man8268]

If they give Ferguson the contract,sorry the go ahead. The contract will read. “Just let me know in six/seven years when they are ready and I am sure the SNP will be able to come up with the money we don’t need a price just pick a number”. Remember we are your friends

[@johncrawford8214]

No answers as usual

[@markTrolan]

if only they had stuck to procurement law last time eh

[@babycharliebrown]

…..and recently she’s shown herself to be as bad as the rest.

[@geoffreybarrett5000]

They are getting the work no matter what, ridiculous isn’t it..

[@mattgillies6160]

Absolute rocket, ferguson is doomed

[@shabbylang5215]

The yard needs to be shut down total waste of our money

[@ianhogg7064]

I had hope for her , she is lying aweeeeeeeeeeel

[@mkeith152]

The ship yard is asking for 25 million for new equipment before they even start these new ships when does it stop the gravy train

[@SailingAsuka]

Easier just to get on and build them than talk about them

[@ianscott3180]

If they sit on the fence for a couple of years it won't be their decision to make.

[@anglerman10]

Nothing but a talking shop and no action. Close Holyrood down.

[@mrwhite9775]

You wouldn’t get Fergusons to build a dingy

[@OhDear-qc9qb]

That would be profitable if you sold them in France.

[@mrwhite9775]

@@OhDear-qc9qb 🤣👏👏. Decent 🤭

[@dannycochrane4330]

Somewhat late for any sort of diligence on the ferry fiasco.

[@rahbourelas6457]

How unusual - a SNP minister talking sense! Pity her boss seems to have a vacuum twixt the lugs!

[@blankeyedgirl1638]

Its the hands.....

[@vtechead1]

So it looks like the yard might get a couple of orders, but the rest of the ships are going to be built elswhere.

[@peterlinfield8707]

I really don't envy Kate after the disastrous case of the last/current two ferries.

[@marshgatelaneposse]

Does not sound convincing to me

[@Stephan74]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jock2me]

IM STILL IN FAVOR OF INDEPENDENCE BUT NOT UNDER THESE CLOWNS AT THE COST OF MY PERSONAL FREEDOMS SPEECH THOUGHTS ECT...

[@Haggis984]

Agreed

[@glentruim1]

Typical full of crap.

[@bernieb5233]

Looks like she's expecting a child.