Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of linking the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes on the alignment of UK and EU exemptions for island ferry services.

The UK is currently negotiating with the EU on linking the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes. We are aiming to conclude negotiations ahead of a UK-EU Summit on 20 November, securing an agreement which is aligned with the UK's interests. Following the UK-EU Summit, we will update stakeholders on the outcomes of the negotiations.