Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14829
Ferries: Safety and Standards
Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the safety and reliability of the ferry network.
Answer
Keir MatherCommunities throughout the UK depend on reliable ferry services. Ferry services largely operate in a commercial environment. While the Government does not formally assess their reliability, it works closely with the port and ferry sector to avoid disrupti...
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