Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 113448
Shipping: Crew
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of civilian seafarers employed on live contracts between his Department and private contractors.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesContracted maritime support is delivered through a number of commercial providers, who are responsible for recruiting and managing their own workforces to meet contractual requirements.