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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ferries

Asked by Richard QuigleyLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 6 February 2026UIN 109330

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to seek a reviewable exemption for lifeline Solent ferry services under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Government does not plan to exempt Solent ferry services from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme at this time. Any potential impacts of the scheme on these services will be considered in a review of the UK ETS Maritime regime in 2028.

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