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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Shipping: Minimum Wage

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will provide a response to the recommendation in the National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission Report 2022 CP 758 that seafarers be exempted from the Accommodation Offset.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) continues to consider the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC)'s report on the accommodation offset, including the recommendation about its application to seafarers. As part of this work we are engaging with the Department for Transport. We anticipate responding to the LPC's recommendations regarding the accommodation offset in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119233
Session
2024-26
Related items
National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission Report
Thursday, 19 January 2023
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Crew Exemptions Minimum wage Low pay Shipping
Link
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