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Minister gives CalMac the final say on Sunday sailing
The Scottish Government will not intervene to prevent Caledonian MacBrayne introducing a Sunday sailing to traditionally Sabbatarian Lewis, it was revealed yesterday.The company has deferred a decision, but Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson has already written to campaigners who oppose the plan for the Stornoway to Ullapool service.
In his letter, he makes clear that he will leave the final decision to CalMac despite the strength of religious feeling on the issue.
advertisementThe Lord's Day Observance Society has already submitted a petition bearing almost 4000 signatures out of a population of just in excess of 20,000 in Lewis and Harris. However, there is also evidence of strong support for the new service.
Full story at The Herald.
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