Ferry Services Rosyth to Mainland Europe 2022-11-24
2022-11-24
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The question pertains to the re-establishment of ferry services from Rosyth, Scotland, to mainland Europe. It follows discussions on the commercial viability and political implications of such routes.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on the re-establishment of direct ferry services between Rosyth and mainland Europe?
The operation of international ferry routes is primarily a commercial matter and as a result I have not discussed it with either Cabinet colleagues or the Scottish Government to date.
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Specific recent discussions about re-establishing direct ferry services were not addressed; only a general statement on commercial nature of such routes was provided.
The Operation Of International Ferry Routes Is Primarily A Commercial Matter
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The UK Government has informed Scotland that it is not a colony and does not lack meaningful political process. The EU previously provided funds through the 'motorways of the sea' programme, which has been discontinued.
Will the Minister tell me what funding is to be made available to Scotland for direct ferry links from Rosyth to Europe now that the EU motorways of the sea funding has been cut off? Can the Minister tell his Government colleagues that the British state may say no at every time, but the sovereign people of Scotland say yes, yes, yes?
The priority of the UK Government is to work closely with the Scottish Government wherever possible. The UK Government provide substantial support to Scotland through the Barnett formula, including to support local ferry services. However, this international route is a commercial matter. If the hon. Gentleman would like to discuss it with me further, I would be delighted to do so.
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Specific funding for direct ferry links from Rosyth to Europe was not addressed; only general support through the Barnett formula and commercial nature were mentioned.
This International Route Is A Commercial Matter
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