QUIGLEY SECURES COMMITMENTS ON CROSS-SOLENT TRANSPORT FROM MARITIME MINISTER

Richard Quigley MP has been given further backing from the Government on his work to improve cross-Solent transport.

Recognising the impact of cross-Solent travel on Island residents, the Minister for Maritime, Keir Mather MP, will now meet regularly with Richard Quigley MP to discuss the reliability, frequency and price of cross-Solent transport.

As part of these meetings, Richard will call for top priority to be given to the commencement of the Cross-Solent Group, which will examine the long-standing issues with cross-Solent ferry services.

Richard is also working with the Government to ensure greater transparency from ferry operators on pricing, reliability and frequency.

In recognition of Richard’s campaigning on this issue, the maritime minister is also expected to visit the Isle of Wight in the coming months.

Minister for Maritime, Keir Mather MP said:

“I know that residents on the Isle of Wight have suffered with the high cost, low reliability and poor frequency of cross-Solent ferry services for far too long. Richard has been a tireless advocate for this issue in Parliament. I look forward to continuing to meet with him regularly, and to visiting the Island to see the impact of these poor services first-hand”

MP for Isle of Wight West, Richard Quigley said:

“I’m grateful that the Minister not only recognises the challenges we face, but is also committed to finding a solution that truly works for Islanders. It’s painfully clear to all of us here how serious the problem has become, but this is the first time in many years that it’s being addressed in a meaningful way. Joe Robertson MP and I are united in this campaign as island MPs, and we’ll continue to push for the change our community deserves”