Forbes at Fergusons to discuss future of shipyard

Unions are pushing for the yard to be given the contract to build seven small ferries.

Ewan Petrie

The deputy first minister said there is no risk-free option to secure the future of Fergusons in Port Glasgow.

Kate Forbes was speaking after a meeting with union officials and opposition politicians.

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