Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 110209

UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Shipping

Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on using funds raised by the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support maritime decarbonisation projects in Scotland.

Answer

Kirsty McNeill
The Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy set out the key policies which will together deliver decarbonisation of the sector, including the role of energy efficiency, port decarbonisation and fuel regulation alongside emission pricing through the UK Emissions...

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