Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Passenger Ships: Public Health
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to ensure that the UK Cruise Growth Plan, published on 16 September 2025, does not increase (1) the levels of air pollution and other factors that damage public health in port cities, (2) environmental impacts on the sea, and (3) the climate impact of the cruise industry.
- Answer
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Whilst the UK Cruise Growth Plan is focused on boosting the cruise industry’s economic impact, it sits alongside the Government’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, through which we will work together with the cruise industry on shared ambitions and policy development.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15743
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Air pollution Climate change Ports Passenger ships Marine environment Public health
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- 2026-03-30 16:10:59 +0100
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