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Written question asked by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Solent: Public Transport

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a waterbourne taxi passenger service across the Solent.

Answer

The Department has made no assessment. We recognise the benefits of cross Solent services, such as the Gosport Ferry, particularly in relation to accessing jobs and recreational opportunities. However, these services operate in a commercial environment without any intervention from the Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90170
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Public transport Rivers Solent
Link
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