Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 121661

Ferries: Isle of Wight

Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

Richard Quigley

LabourIsle of Wight West

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of obtaining oversight of Isle of Wight ferry services.

Answer

Keir Mather
The Government recognises that communities rely on Cross-Solent ferry services for accessing jobs, education and healthcare. However, these operate in a commercial environment without intervention from the Government. The Department has regular discussio...

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