Written question asked by Lord Sharkey (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 September 2024. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Friday, 20 September 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Ferries: Solent
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of competition on cross-Solent ferry routes to and from the Isle of Wight in delivering fair consumer pricing.
- Answer
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Assessments regarding the effectiveness of competition on cross-Solent ferry services are a matter for the Competition and Markets Authority, which is independent of the Government. Decisions on which markets to investigate sit with its board.
The Department continues to engage directly with key stakeholders, including Islanders and ferry companies.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL857
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Competition Ferries Prices Solent
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2025-09-05 20:30:25 +0100
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