Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What steps she is taking to support the maritime sector.”
Tabled: 8 May 2025Answered: 15 May 2025
Asked by
Lorraine Beavers
Labour — Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)
The recently published maritime decarbonisation strategy supports sustainable growth, working with industry to reach zero emissions by 2050, supported by £30 million for clean maritime research and development. The Government have also allocated £850,000 to maritime clusters to support skills and training programmes, boosting growth and improving our coastal communities.