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Written question asked by Richard Quigley (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 6 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ferries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to seek a reviewable exemption for lifeline Solent ferry services under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

Answer

The Government does not plan to exempt Solent ferry services from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme at this time. Any potential impacts of the scheme on these services will be considered in a review of the UK ETS Maritime regime in 2028.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109330
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ferries UK emissions trading scheme Solent
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk