Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 121661
Ferries: Isle of Wight
Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026
Question
Richard Quigley
Labour — Isle 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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