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Union pushes ministers to deliver promise of work for state-owned shipyard

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Governmental responsibility for Ferguson Marine now lies with newly appointed Economy and Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn.

Flynn held a meeting last week with the shipyard’s GMB shop stewards along with local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan, but BBC Scotland News understands no concrete assurances were given.

A spokesperson for the Scottish government said: “While Ferguson Marine works to complete the Glen Rosa, the Scottish government is working at pace to progress the necessary due diligence, legal, commercial and subsidy control assessments required to support the proposals to directly award four new vessel contracts to Ferguson Marine.

“Taxpayers would expect that these assessments are thorough and comprehensive in order to secure a robust, sustainable and legally compliant route forward.

“We are working closely and constructively with Ferguson Marine while we undertake this work, and Ministers will keep Parliament updated on progress.”

The chief executive of Ferguson Marine, Graeme Thomson, said the promise of four directly awarded vessels contracts in March was “a watershed moment” for the firm.

He added: “We are now working closely with Scottish government stakeholders to map out the detailed technical requirements, timelines, and legal frameworks to get these projects underway smoothly.”


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