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Published Date: 27 September 2007
By JOHN ROSS
THE prospect of Sunday sailings to Lewis moved closer yesterday as ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne discussed new calls for the crossings.
As revealed in The Scotsman, a new campaign has been mounted supporting seven-day sailings to the island.

It is believed a petition with 500 signatures plus 120 other communications in support of the move have been received, compared with just 30 against.

The CalMac board, which met yesterday, now plans to discuss the issue with groups, including Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) - which is against Sunday sailings between Stornoway and Ullapool. The issue will be discussed again in November.

Donald Manford, the council's transport chairman, said: "Clearly Caledonian MacBrayne has upped the ante on Sunday ferry sailings. The policy position remains one of opposition to the introduction of ferry services on the Stornoway-Ullapool route."

Lewis has so far resisted Sunday ferries, although a seven-day service to neighbouring Harris began last year.



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  • Last Updated: 26 September 2007 9:01 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Caledonian MacBrayne
 
1

Guga II,

Rockall 27/09/2007 04:50:54

"Lewis has so far resisted Sunday ferries"

That statement is patently untrue. MacBrayne's, under pressure from some of the curamachs, and certain members of the Comhairle, has resisted having Sunday sailings. The greater majority of the people, especially the younger ones, are in favour of them.

If there is any doubt on the matter, let's have a referendum on it.

2

SouthernSkye,

27/09/2007 06:03:48

As Guga says...
"If there is any doubt on the matter, let's have a referendum on it"

Simply let everyone of voting age say yea or nay.

3

Isabel,

27/09/2007 22:33:41

#1 & #2 Are right. There should be a referendum. Life is very different today and if people see a need for Sunday sailings let them have what they want.


 

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