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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Maritime Safety

Thursday 22 October 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Department is committed to improving maritime safety across the UK.
  • Meeting offered to discuss ways to level up the safety of tugs with Jacob Young and sector representatives.
  • Maritime safety action plan is part of the Department's efforts to enhance safety.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jacob Young
Context

The questioner seeks information on steps being taken by his Department to enhance maritime safety throughout the UK.

Question

What steps my Department is taking to improve maritime safety across the UK?

Answer from Robert Courts

My Department is committed to improving maritime safety across the UK, including through the maritime safety action plan.

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Q2 Jacob Young
Transport
Context

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.

Question

Will the Minister agree to meet me and representatives from the sector to see how we can level up the safety of our tugs?

Answer from Robert Courts

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to meet but no specifics about actions or timeline for improving safety standards.

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