Comhairle nan Eilean Siar PRESS RELEASE 13 November 2001 For Use: Immediately

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Good News As Cal-Mac Single Package Looks Likely

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Chairman of Transportation, Norman A. Macdonald, commenting on news speculation that the European Commission is likely to agree to a ‘single package’ for the tendering of Caledonian Macbrayne ferry routes, said:

“If confirmed by the European Commission, this is good news for the Western Isles. The Comhairle has stated the case for a single package of routes since it became clear that the services would have to go out to tender. It is our belief that such a package is the best way of protecting our lifeline ferry services, particularly those serving remoter areas. We were happy with the hearing we were given by the European Commission and it appears as if they are in agreement with the case that the Comhairle and other representatives made. I would particularly like to thank the Transport Minister for her unstinting support in pursuing this matter”.

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