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Gosport Ferry Service

Monday 18 May 2020 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Secretary of State met with council leaders to discuss support for the Gosport ferry service.
  • The ferry service is considered vital for community connectivity along the south coast.
  • The government acknowledges the ferry's importance in addressing the climate crisis.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Morgan Lab Gosport
Transport Climate
Context

The Gosport ferry service faces challenges, and there are discussions about securing its future.

Question

What steps is the government taking to support the Gosport ferry service? The Secretary of State met council leaders last week who spoke positively about providing a package of support. The ferry's continuation is vital for community connectivity along the south coast and addressing the climate crisis in Portsmouth, which faces severe air pollution.

Answer from Kelly Tolhurst (Minister of State for Transport)

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, although I missed his last point. Absolutely, the Gosport ferry provides an important service for the local community to navigate their way around the peninsula. That is why my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I met the council leaders. We have spoken to the organisation, and my officials are working with the councils to find a suitable support package for the operator in order to maintain that service.

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