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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 February 2018. It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Friday, 2 March 2018 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Boating: Qualifications

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union how the Government plans to ensure that UK citizens who are Royal Yachting Association accredited instructors can continue to work on a seasonal basis in EU member states for such purposes after the UK leaves the EU.

Answer

The Government has been clear that we will seek to agree an implementation period beyond March 2019 of around two years.

During the implementation period people will be able to come to live, study and work in the UK as they do now. This would also be the case for UK nationals travelling or working in the EU during this period, including accredited yachting instructors.


Royal Yachting Association certificates and qualifications apply to people working and sailing on British flagged boats. Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications are not covered by the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive. Holders of these certificates should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129630
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Boating Qualifications Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk