Mr Davies, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulated the hon. Member for East Lothian on securing the debate and thanked other MPs for their contributions. The UK Government recognises that quality transport links are essential and we are committed to progressing connectivity throughout the entire UK and beyond through initiatives such as the Union connectivity review, which looks at key transport links by all modes, including rail, road, air, and maritime. I addressed some specifics mentioned, particularly on HS2 and the recommendation to improve the A75 from Cairnryan to the main motorway network. Regarding direct ferry links, while there is interest in improving such connections, it remains a commercial matter with existing infrastructure at Rosyth and Zeebrugge not requiring additional investment beyond potentially adding Border Force manpower for passenger and freight handling. The minister acknowledged the potential environmental benefits of fewer short-haul flights and discussed changing international shipping patterns, noting that larger vessels now tend to stop in one European port rather than serving various ports. He highlighted the Maritime 2050 strategy aimed at decarbonising maritime operations, and expressed willingness to discuss further with MPs on how to progress this ambition.