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Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 May 2025UIN 50093

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will support direct employment of UK resident seafarers in his Department's (a) service contract and (b) vessel charter agreements with private shipowners.

Answered by Maria Eagle

It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

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