Written Question·Home Office·UIN 115141

Shipping: Crew

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle (a) human trafficking and (b) employer abuse affecting seafarers.

Answer

Jess Phillips

The Government takes reports of labour exploitation and human trafficking very seriously, including employer abuse against seafarers, and we remain committed to tackling the crime of modern slavery – wherever it occurs.The Home Office funds the Gangmaster...

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