Department for Transport written question – answered at on 20 September 2024.
Lord Sharkey
Liberal Democrat
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.
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
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.
Yes4 people think so
No5 people think not
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