Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111106

Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Maritime Labour Convention

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Grahame Morris

LabourEasington

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department applies the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention to the (a) merchant navy seafarers and (b) vessels in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Ministry of Defence applies the Maritime Labour Convention in accordance with its application in UK Legislation. Where a Disapplication, Exemption or Derogation exists in UK legislation, then Secretary of State for Defence’s Policy on Health and Safet...

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