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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 2022. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Friday, 18 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Offshore Industry: Labour Mobility

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what progress he has made on the development of the Offshore Energy Passport as set out in the Offshore Wind Sector Deal in March 2019.

Answer

The Offshore Wind Industry Council committed to explore qualification passporting between different offshore sectors, as part of the Offshore Wind Sector Deal.

In March 2022, a significant agreement was reached between the three organisations that oversee training and qualifications for the offshore wind sector – the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation, the Global Wind Organisation and the International Contractors Association - to align training standards enabling workforce mobility.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82283
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Labour mobility Offshore industry
Link
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