MACNEIL ‘FLOUNDERING OVER FAILING FERRY SERVICES’

Parliamentary candidate Alasdair Morrison has today accused Angus MacNeil of trying to “close down debate” by stating that only MSPs are entitled to discuss our failing ferry services.

Speaking in Stornoway, Alasdair Morrison said:

“I have put the economy of our islands centre stage during this election campaign. Without a strong and developing economy our communities suffer.  This morning I was shocked by Angus MacNeil’s criticism of our stated transportation policies which would transform life and work on our islands.   Mr MacNeil’s response was that not a word should be uttered about ferry or airline services during this Westminster election campaign – because, according to him, only members of the Scottish Parliament possess the collective wisdom on such matters.  It is patently obvious why Angus Brendan MacNeil doesn’t want to debate the SNP’s shameful record that’s led to our ferry fiasco. But I can assure everyone that     I will not be silenced on these matters of fundamental importance and neither will the families and businesses who are suffering.

How the SNP think they can separate ferry services and air services from discussion on the islands’ economy, defies logic. It was also very clear from today’s radio report that Angus Brendan McNeil is trying to shift the blame for the continuing ferry fiasco to his friend and colleague Alasdair Allan MSP”.