The Scottish Ferries Review Judith Ainsley Small Isles October 2009

Why are we having a Review? Commitment in the National Transport Strategy (2006) Ministerial commitment following the TICCC Inquiry into Scottish Ferry Services Long term to 2022 in line with the Strategic Transport Projects Review

Scope of the Review: Internal Scottish ferries only All publicly funded ferries included – Scottish Government and local authority funded No potential domestic routes will be excluded Take account of commercial operators too Passengers, cars, commercial vehicles and freight

What will the Review do? Inform the production of a long term Ferries Strategy Feed into next spending review Influence how ferry services are procured next time round Identify an investment plan for vessels, ports and harbours Identify policies to be taken forward to deliver the long term Strategy

Working Objectives Contribute to increasing the productivity, competitiveness and consequently, the wealth of businesses and people on our island and remote rural communities. Contribute to a reduction in regional disparity and more balanced growth across Scotland. Contribute to improved access to employment, education, business, leisure, health and tourism.

Working Objectives Contribute to sustainable population growth in our islands and remote rural communities. Contribute to the Government’s climate change policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Make the minimum possible impact on the local and global environment.

Working Objectives Support improved safety of journeys and enhance the personal safety of those using the services, including staff. Support the use of sustainable, modern, efficient ferry services responsive to local needs and appropriate to the requirements of those using them. Be cost effective, providing value for money for public investment.

The Review will consider: Economic impacts of ferries Ports and harbours Vessels Accessibility of ports, harbours and vessels Methods of delivery and operation Competition and procurement Freight

The Review will consider Services and routes Alternatives to ferries Integration Fares, funding Cost and affordability Environmental impacts Results of EC Investigation

EC Investigation Current investigation into support for ferry services in Scotland State Aid rules mean that subsidy can only be provided when there is a market failure Tendering is a legal requirement Results due October/November 2009

What we’ve already done Set up our project groups Steering Group Council Group Operator Group Stakeholder Group

What we’ve already done 13 Seminars around the country Public meetings Ferry User Groups and other meetings Data collection/consultation Engagement with individual unions

Timetable Work packages deliver – Autumn 2009 Write draft strategy and public consultation document – Autumn/Winter 2009 Public consultation – Spring 2010 Final Strategy - Summer 2010

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