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Ferries: Isle of Wight

Asked by Richard QuigleyLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 121661

The question

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.

Answered by 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 discussions on the Isle of Wight ferry services.

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