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24-Jun-11, 22:30
The Caithness Business Index (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk) has posted the following article:
Council welcomes breakthrough in tug campaign
The Highland Council has welcomed the finding of a UK Government Transport Committee enquiry which calls on the UK Government to withdraw its controversial proposals to modernise the Coastguard Service and review its decision to withdraw funding for the four emergency towing vessels Astationed around the UK coast, including tugs at Stornoway and Lerwick. Leader Councillor Michael Foxley and TEC Services Chairman Councillor John Laing have strongly and persistently argued that the Government's proposals are flawed and believe the compelling findings of the cross-party committee must be taken on board without qualification. ... [Read Full Article (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2301)]
Council welcomes breakthrough in tug campaign
The Highland Council has welcomed the finding of a UK Government Transport Committee enquiry which calls on the UK Government to withdraw its controversial proposals to modernise the Coastguard Service and review its decision to withdraw funding for the four emergency towing vessels Astationed around the UK coast, including tugs at Stornoway and Lerwick. Leader Councillor Michael Foxley and TEC Services Chairman Councillor John Laing have strongly and persistently argued that the Government's proposals are flawed and believe the compelling findings of the cross-party committee must be taken on board without qualification. ... [Read Full Article (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2301)]