Jean Urquhart condemns tug-boat decision

Mrs Jean Urquhart SNP MSP for Highlands and Islands region says that she has written to Mike Penning MP about the decision by the Westminster Government to continue with their plan to end the emergency tug vessel contract in Stornoway and Shetland.

Commenting Mrs Urquhart said: "The fact that the Westminster Government is even considering this as a viable option without proper risk assessment is quite ridiculous.

"By ignoring objections they are also ignoring the safety and environmental risks posed.

"The Westminster select committee, local people and politicians have been opposing this for months now, by ignoring their informed opinions they further polarise themselves from Scotland politically.

"This is another issue that outlines how apparent it is becoming that Westminster feels no pain when cutting services in the Highlands and Islands."

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