Ferries: Scotish Islands
Commons · Question 117260 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason ferries serving Scottish islands are exempted from the UK ETS scheme.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 24 Mar 2026
Exemptions will apply to ferry services to Scotland’s islands and certain peninsular communities. These are based on the unique and pressing challenges faced by these communities due to exceptional reliance on ferries for essential goods, healthcare, educ...