Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Labour Turnover and Recruitment
Commons · Question 13246 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the progress the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has made in recruiting and retaining civilian seafarer staff since July 2024.
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 3 Jul 2026
The Ministry of Defence keeps the recruitment and retention of Royal Fleet Auxiliary civilian seafarers under close review, including through ongoing workforce analysis and engagement with Maritime Trade Unions. The RFA has faced sustained recruitment and...