Ferries: Safety and Standards
Commons · Question 14830 · 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 has been made of the safety and reliability of the UK 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...