Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 113440
Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Conditions of Employment
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide an update on the implementation of the (a) Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2024 and (b) Employment Rights Act 2025 for merchant seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesRFA seafarers already receive the full statutory rights provided under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2024 and the Employment Rights Act 2025. Since September 2025, the RFA has operated an independent assessment system, supported by exter...
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