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Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 907856

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support the maritime sector.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Government strongly supports the sector, including £448m of funding for maritime decarbonisation, updating the National Policy Statement for Ports, fostering an environment for port investment, backing maritime skills and seafarers’ rights. We will shortly publish a Maritime Growth Strategy with our priorities for sustainable sector growth, people, environment, and safety.

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