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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 5 October 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2020. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Transport: Isles of Scilly

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to upgrade transport between islands in the Scillies to enable better access for children to get to school.

Answer

The Government fully recognises the importance of the Isles of Scilly’s inter-island transport network which allows for the provision of vital services to islanders, including ensuring that children can attend school. As such we have been engaging with local stakeholders from the outset of the current crisis and have provided bespoke financial support to Isles of Scilly transport operators to ensure that services to, from and between the islands continue.

Our immediate priority is to support the islands’ transport network through the pandemic. However, we are aware that the Isles of Scilly Transport Board are working on proposals to improve transport services over the longer term and look forward to discussing their proposals with them in due course. Going forward, DfT officials will continue to engage with local stakeholders to ensure that we fully understand the challenges facing the islands well into the future.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8756
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Isles of Scilly Standards Schools Transport
Link
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