Written questions

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...