Not my initiative

With regard to the new ‘non-islander’ fare being proposed for the Fair Isle ferry service, I would like to point out that this is not my individual initiative (Remote communities feel targeted by cuts; SN 29/10/12).

This proposal came out of direct consultation with the islanders and in this respect they are to be congratulated for the suggestions they put forward to trim costs on what is already a fairly minimal service.

If the ‘non-islander’ fare is accepted along with other initiatives the hope is that increased revenue will offset the cost of and retain the fortnightly summer sailings to Lerwick.

Billy Fox
Councillor for Shetland South and the Fair Isle

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