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Written question asked by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if STC W95 applies as the international standard for staff within the Marine Services Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Streeter: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if STC W95 applies as the international standard for staff within the Marine Services Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service; and if he will make a statement. [43482] Mr. Ingram: Although not a requirement in Marine Service Officers and Crews Terms and Conditions, the Ministry of Defence applies the industry standard, STCW 95, to the maritime operations conducted by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service. Trade unions have supported the retraining and qualification of their members to this industry standard since the mid-90s.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
382 c65W;382 c64W; 43482
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Certification Crew Exemptions Navigation Training Shipping Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
Link
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