Ardrossan Harbour

Today in the Scottish Parliament, I asked three questions on progress regarding the public buyout of Ardrossan Harbour.

Please see the questions and answers here

I am heartened that progress is being made with the announcement that Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is actively negotiating a ‘Heads of Terms’ agreement the harbour’s owner, Peel Ports.

However, progress has been glacial.

The communities of Ardrossan and Arran just want to know when the purchase will successfully conclude, given the time that has already elapsed.

Peel Ports has chronically underinvested in the harbour for years and is insisting on a price for the harbour that greatly exceeds its value.

In order to right the wrong of the Tory privatisation of Ardrossan Harbour, Peel Ports should cease trying to hold Scottish taxpayers to ransom and sell the port, lock stock and barrel for a fair price – now!

Click on the above graphic to watch.