The suggestion that the Ferguson Marine ferries contract represented “jobs for the boys” is categorically untrue, Nicola Sturgeon insisted, as she faced MSPs looking into the procurement of two overdue and over-budget vessels.
The First Minister also denied that information has been deliberately withheld from the Holyrood committee investigating the Glen Sannox and the as-yet unnamed hull 802.
She said she has “deep regret” about the impact on island communities the delay to the ferries entering service is having, as she gave evidence to the Public Audit Committee for nearly two hours on Friday.
