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Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Conditions of Employment

Asked by John McDonnellLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 109057

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to compare the contractual employment conditions of Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers with employment conditions of crew on outsourced MoD contracts for maritime services.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

As part of the continued transformation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s workforce framework in support of Defence operational needs, the Department continues to draw upon best practice across the maritime industry, proactively engaging with stakeholders to inform future policy.

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