Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 113450
Shipping: Conditions of Employment
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Defence on the application of merchant shipping legislation for civilian seafarers (a) in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and (b) working on MoD contracts.
Answer
Keir MatherMaritime and Coastguard Agency officials meet regularly with Ministry of Defence counterparts to discuss the application of merchant shipping legislation to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and other MoD shipping on non-commercial service. This relationship is s...
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