Question reference: S6W-16147
- Date lodged: 24 March 2023
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Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 11 April 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an estimate of any time-related increases in the overhead costs in 2024 due to the extension of the timescale for delivery of Hull 802 by Ferguson Marine to later in 2024.
Answer
The Scottish Government continues to conduct the necessary and proper financial due diligence on the delivery of 801 and 802, including on the funding request submitted by Ferguson Marine in September 2022 and following the revised delivery schedule submitted by Ferguson Marine in March 2023.
Ministers will update Parliament once this process has concluded.