The First Minister also said he wants all agencies involved to have a “laser-like focus” on delivering for island communities.
SNP ministers did not make the decision to sack the bosses of CalMac and Ferguson Marine, Humza Yousaf has insisted.
As an interim replacement was announced, the UK’s largest ferry operator said there are likely to be ongoing challenges on the west coast network until new vessels join its fleet. He was also joined by SNP ministers Emma Roddick and Maree Todd, as well as backbencher and former leadership rival Kate Forbes.
“Focused on delivery, and that’s really crucial not just for the Government and for the organisations involved, but importantly for the island communities we seek to serve.”
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