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MSPs Embark On Inquiry Into Ferry Procurement

[IMG][/IMG] The Scottish Parliament's Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) Committee has launched an inquiry into the ferry procurement and construction process following the collapse and subsequent nationalisation of Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL). The inquiry will look to identify and address challenges and opportunities in the procurement of new vessels to support Scotland's ferries network, including the impact of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on the future award of new ferry construction contracts. [Read Full Article]