To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many pilots licensed to fly aircraft in the UK have flown (a) a BAe 146 and (b) a BAe 146 RJ.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many pilots licensed to fly aircraft in the UK have flown (a) a BAe 146 and (b) a BAe 146 RJ.

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Paul Clark) has made the following Ministerial Statement. Some three years ago, the European Commission informed the Government that it had received a complaint relating to Section 9 (s9) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA 1976), which permits wage...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Paul Clark) has made the following Ministerial Statement. Some three years ago, the European Commission informed the Government that it had received a complaint relating to Section 9 (s9) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA 1976), which permits wage...

Some three years ago, the European Commission informed the Government that they had received a complaint relating to section 9 (s9) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA 1976), which permits wage differentiation on the ground of nationality against a seafarer who was recruited abroad. We accept that this provision...

Some three years ago, the European Commission informed the Government that they had received a complaint relating to section 9 (s9) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA 1976), which permits wage differentiation on the ground of nationality against a seafarer who was recruited abroad. We accept that this provision...

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether existing international agreements enable them to ensure that the crews of cruise liners docking in United Kingdom ports are allowed ashore.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether existing international agreements enable them to ensure that the crews of cruise liners docking in United Kingdom ports are allowed ashore.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make registration of ships on the British register conditional on reasonable facilities being provided for crews to keep in touch with their families during long sea voyages.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make registration of ships on the British register conditional on reasonable facilities being provided for crews to keep in touch with their families during long sea voyages.

I thank the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, for his illustration of an area of concern, which we acknowledge. Regulation 2.7 of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 states: ""Each Member shall require that all ships that fly its flag have a sufficient number of seafarers employed on board to ensure that...

I thank the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, for his illustration of an area of concern, which we acknowledge. Regulation 2.7 of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 states: ""Each Member shall require that all ships that fly its flag have a sufficient number of seafarers employed on board to ensure that...

I would like to introduce the draft legislation which we are considering this afternoon and, in doing so, explain and emphasise the importance of it. The International Labour Organisation’s, ILO, Maritime Labour Convention 2006 is an excellent example of international co-operation; it is the product of around five years of...

I would like to introduce the draft legislation which we are considering this afternoon and, in doing so, explain and emphasise the importance of it. The International Labour Organisation’s, ILO, Maritime Labour Convention 2006 is an excellent example of international co-operation; it is the product of around five years of...

I am grateful to the Minister for introducing the order and for the clear and comprehensive way in which he has explained its purpose. For the reasons explained by the Minister, the order is very desirable and I have no difficulty with it. It is to be hoped that the...

I am grateful to the Minister for introducing the order and for the clear and comprehensive way in which he has explained its purpose. For the reasons explained by the Minister, the order is very desirable and I have no difficulty with it. It is to be hoped that the...

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Maritime Labour Convention) Order 2009

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Maritime Labour Convention) Order 2009

I will not detain the Committee for long. I, too, am concerned about safety, particularly as regards competition from ships of any countries which do not ratify the convention. Perhaps the Minister will deal with that in his reply.

I will not detain the Committee for long. I, too, am concerned about safety, particularly as regards competition from ships of any countries which do not ratify the convention. Perhaps the Minister will deal with that in his reply.

Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Maritime Labour Convention) Order 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Maritime Labour Convention) Order 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many women are qualified to pilot combat jets in the Royal Navy or the Royal Air Force; how many are qualified to pilot other fixed-wing aircraft; how many are qualified to pilot rotary-wing aircraft; and how many are qualified to fly as aircrew in...

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many women are qualified to pilot combat jets in the Royal Navy or the Royal Air Force; how many are qualified to pilot other fixed-wing aircraft; how many are qualified to pilot rotary-wing aircraft; and how many are qualified to fly as aircrew in...

(2) what recent assessment he has made of the effects of the operation of age discrimination legislation on airline employers' selection of pilots for redundancy; and if he will make a statement.

(2) what recent assessment he has made of the effects of the operation of age discrimination legislation on airline employers' selection of pilots for redundancy; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and (b) representatives of the British Airline Pilots Association on the development of a customised redundancy package for airline pilots; and if he will make...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and (b) representatives of the British Airline Pilots Association on the development of a customised redundancy package for airline pilots; and if he will make...

Letter dated 28/01/2009 from Bob Ainsworth MP to Mark Lancaster MP regarding the withdrawal of the Harrier GR9 Force from Afghanistan. 2 p.

Letter dated 28/01/2009 from Bob Ainsworth MP to Mark Lancaster MP regarding the withdrawal of the Harrier GR9 Force from Afghanistan. 2 p.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the requirement for risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/3242) is the same for fishermen as for the general workforce ashore.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the requirement for risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/3242) is the same for fishermen as for the general workforce ashore.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 apply to all crew on board a fishing vessel irrespective of their contractual status.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 apply to all crew on board a fishing vessel irrespective of their contractual status.