Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Ferries
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she last had discussions with her French counterpart on the enforcement of seafarer rights in the short sea ferry sector.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State for Transport last met with the French Minister for Transport on 8 July 2026.
Department for Transport officials have regular discussions with their counterparts in the French government to discuss enforcement of seafarer employment protections.
On 15 September 2025, the UK and France signed a joint declaration on Cross-Channel information exchange and cooperation, committing to further joint working on enforcement of seafarer measures.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29387
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Crew Ferries
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- 2026-10-13 17:53:05 +0100
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