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Statement from Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel regarding ferry tender process

The Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel is disappointed that a statement which was due to be given by the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development regarding the ongoing ferry tendering process was removed from the running order late yesterday. The Panel recognises that Ministers did answer questions Members have posed through Oral Questions and Questions without Notice. 
 
However, the Panel remains concerned about the risks that arise from the ongoing uncertainty and believes further clarity surrounding the process and decision-making is needed. This is something the Panel will be continuing to scrutinise, and it will be putting further questions to the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development during its upcoming Quarterly Hearing of 20th November 2024. 
The Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel is disappointed that a statement which was due to be given by the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development regarding the ongoing ferry tendering process was removed from the running order late yesterday. The Panel recognises that Ministers did answer questions Members have posed through Oral Questions and Questions without Notice. 
 
However, the Panel remains concerned about the risks that arise from the ongoing uncertainty and believes further clarity surrounding the process and decision-making is needed. This is something the Panel will be continuing to scrutinise, and it will be putting further questions to the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development during its upcoming Quarterly Hearing of 20th November 2024.