Question reference: S6W-09528
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 30 June 2022 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the ports industry in Scotland regarding the UK Government’s legislative response to P&O Ferries replacement of seafarers in Scotland with agency crew, reportedly being paid below the minimum wage, from 17 March 2022.
Answer
Scottish Ministers and Transport Scotland officials communicate regularly with key stakeholders in the Scottish ports sector about a wide range of issues, including the implications of the UK Government's response to P&O Ferries recent actions. The Member may wish to note that the UK Government Transport Secretary has repeatedly refused to meet with me on this matter.