Ferry 'customer' CMAL discusses delays to the delivery of two new vessels
A statement on mental health services at NHS Tayside
The Scottish Tories lead a debate on the planned free childcare expansion
An SNP MSP highlights the Great Daffodil Appeal 2020
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Bosses at Ferguson shipyard were to blame for the delay and spiralling cost of two new CalMac ferries, according to the chief executive of the government agency which placed the orders.
Kevin Hobbs, of CMAL, also rejected calls for the unfinished ferries to be scrapped and the work started again.
The vessels are £100m over budget and likely to be three years overdue.
Jim McColl, the former chairman of the Inverclyde shipyard, has previously blamed CMAL for the fiasco.
Image source, PA MediaThe Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee is continuing its inquiry into the delay to and increasing cost of two new CalMac ferries.
Today MSPs will hear from CMAL, the Scottish-government owned body which owns the ships and infrastructure used by CalMac. They are the customer in the deal with Ferguson shipyard.
It was confirmed in December that two vessels are expected to be three years late, with the final bill being close to £200m - £100m over budget.
Image source, Getty ImagesWelcome to BBC Scotland's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 11 March 2020.
The rural economy committee hears from CMAL - the 'customer' in the Ferguson ferry contract deal - as part of its inquiry into the three year delay and increased price tag.
There will be a statement on the independent inquiry into mental health services at NHS Tayside, before environment and rural economy question time.
Then the Scottish Tories leading a debate on childcare.
SNP MSP Linda Fabiani leads the evening member's business on Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal.