Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the adequacy of sea and air links between the Isles of Scilly and mainland Cornwall.

With regards to the lifeline ferry link for the Isles of Scilly, building work is now underway on the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group's new passenger and freight vessels. These new vessels will secure a resilient lifeline connection to and from mainland Cornwall for islanders and their economy going forward.

There are a number of air links between the Isles of Scilly and mainland Cornwall. Isles of Scilly Skybus operate a year-round fixed wing service from St Mary’s Airport to Lands’ End Airport as well as a summer service to Newquay Airport. Penzance Helicopters also operate a year-round service between the Isles of Scilly and Penzance Heliport.