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  The change nothing option is a non starter given the current state of relations between the current harbour board exec and the ferry operators. In addition the only proposal the current harbour board exec have come up with is a straight forward trade sale to the highest bidder, with little or no caveats regarding the local community, jobs etc. both of which are likely to disappear in the negotiations surrounding a straight forward sale.
  
  The option of keeping it as is, but changing the board and the charter (as I understand Vic's proposal) is also a non starter as any borrowing by the board to invest in the port will count as state debt and given the recent budget, how likely is this to be countenanced by HMG.
  
  The only other option on the table is Charlie's proposal, which whilst it is still a sale, it is at least the best compromise from an ownership/governance perspective. I am no supporter of Charlie or his government, but I am prepared to give his proposal a chance.
  
  Why wont you doubters?
  
  Where are your fully articulated proposals?
  
  Have you engaged all the key stakeholders and got them onside as he has?

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