Written questions

Ferries: Europe and Scotland

Commons · Question 108935 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Brian Leishman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) ferry operators on the crewing model that will be used on the vessels used to provide Roll-on Roll-off passenger and freight ferry se

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Feb 2026

Maritime policy is devolved to Scotland and so it is for the Scottish Government to engage with ferry operators about any services from Scottish ports to mainland Europe. My officials regularly engage with the Scottish Government about maritime matters bu...