Question follow-through · 123822

Ferries: Isle of Wight

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the role ferry services to the Isle of Wight play in providing access to essential services, including healthcare, education and employment.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
25 Mar 2026
Target answer date
13 Apr 2026
Answer
14 Apr 2026 · 20 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 25 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the role ferry services to the Isle of Wight play in providing access to essential services, including healthcare, education and employment.

  2. 13 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 14 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises that communities rely on Cross-Solent ferry services for accessing jobs, education and healthcare. They operate in a commercial environment without intervention from the Government. The Department has regular discussions on these...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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