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Asked by John McDonnellLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 113448

The question

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.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

Contracted maritime support is delivered through a number of commercial providers, who are responsible for recruiting and managing their own workforces to meet contractual requirements.

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