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Shipping: Training

Commons · Question 28823 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues in the Treasury regarding the recommendations in the review of the effectiveness of funding for UK seafarer training published in April.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 16 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the importance of maintaining a strong pipeline of UK seafarers to support maritime growth and resilience. To support this, maritime skills and training are regularly discussed with ministerial colleagues, industry stakeholders, ...