We commend the Government for creating the first, and arguably long overdue, long-term strategy for the maritime sector in the UK. This showed a welcome commitment to the maritime sector, and recognition of its overall importance to the UK economy. We note that the sector has been complimentary about the process of collaboration and dialogue with the Government that produced the strategy. It is vital that such dialogue continues as Government priorities develop.

We commend the Government for creating the first, and arguably long overdue, long-term strategy for the maritime sector in the UK. This showed a welcome commitment to the maritime sector, and recognition of its overall importance to the UK economy. We note that the sector has been complimentary about the process of collaboration and dialogue with the Government that produced the strategy. It is vital that such dialogue continues as Government priorities develop. Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Paragraph: 10 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government welcomes the Committee’s recognition of the importance of the maritime sector to the regional and national UK economies. UK maritime is vital to the prosperity of the country, whether through its essential part in enabling the flow of goods, creating jobs and providing world class tra