Questions & Answers
Q1
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The questioner seeks information on steps being taken by his Department to enhance maritime safety throughout the UK.
What steps my Department is taking to improve maritime safety across the UK?
My Department is committed to improving maritime safety across the UK, including through the maritime safety action plan.
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Q2
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The questioner highlights the continuous operation of tugboats in UK ports, particularly noting concerns about varying safety standards across different services. He requests a meeting to discuss how to standardise these practices.
Will the Minister agree to meet me and representatives from the sector to see how we can level up the safety of our tugs?
My hon. Friend has done a great service to those who work on the Tees by bringing this important matter to the House's attention, and I would welcome the chance to meet him and representatives of the sector in order to discuss this further.
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Assessment & feedback
Commitment to meet but no specifics about actions or timeline for improving safety standards.
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