Shipping: Carbon Emissions
Commons · Question 14832 · 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 potential impact of shipping emissions on air quality in coastal communities.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 7 Jul 2026
The Government recognises that emissions from shipping can affect air quality in coastal areas, particularly near ports and busy shipping routes, and is taking action through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce emissions from ships. Th...