Written questions

Ferries: Safety and Standards

Commons · Question 14829 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the safety and reliability of the ferry network.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 7 Jul 2026

Communities throughout the UK depend on reliable ferry services. Ferry services largely operate in a commercial environment. While the Government does not formally assess their reliability, it works closely with the port and ferry sector to avoid disrupti...