Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14288
Shipping: Crew
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 2 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Rebecca Smith
Conservative — South West Devon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the exemptions in the regulations governing the employment of young seafarers.
Answer
Keir MatherRegulations relating to seafarer employment are developed in consultation with social partners including the maritime trade unions and shipowner representatives. They may be subject to post-implementation review.