Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 113441
Merchant Shipping: Crew
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of maternity and paternity rights of seafarers working on merchant ships covered by the Merchant Shipping (Ministry of Defence Commercially Managed Ships) Order
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesThe Merchant Shipping Order provides a foundation for seafarers’ rights. For the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), these statutory measures are substantially augmented by a comprehensive suite of policies supporting all employees through every life event, offe...
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