Member

Finally, I refer to Amendment 154 on the fishing industry. While we know that the fishing industry is very important to our country, there is a strong reliance on migrant fishers in the UK industry. The lack of worker protections and oversight, poor conditions and a significant power imbalance between the worker and the employer have meant little oversight of the use of the code 7 contract seamen stamp to employ migrant fishers inside UK waters. It is important that we find that protection from labour exploitation. The treatment of contract seamen is an area that requires a review to ensure that this protection is in place.