Written questions

Fuels and UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ferries

Commons · Question 1144 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support lifeline ferry services with costs associated with the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime and increases in fuel costs.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 22 May 2026

The Government recognises the importance of ferry services. We are supporting the sector to decarbonise, through the UK Shipping Office for the Reduction of Emissions (UK SHORE) R&D Programme. We recently announced funding of £271 million to clean up ...