Orkney Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur said "urgent answers" were needed about ensuring "continuity of service on this lifeline route".

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The requirement to ensure continuity of service for business and consumers in the period up to, and immediately following, independence would be a priority.

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For the first five years of its existence, the Navy will need to fund both the legacy network and the new network to assure continuity of service.

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The court was told Jolleys used the Army's continuity of education allowance (CEA) which enables service personnel to send children to boarding school to prevent disruption to schooling caused by postings around the UK and abroad.

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