Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the UN General Assembly's resolution on international cooperation to address challenges faced by seafarers as a result of the covid-19 pandemic to support global supply chains, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts to advance the cause of seafarers being recognised as key workers in every country.

As the first state to declare seafarers as keyworkers, the UK remains committed to protecting the mental health and wellbeing of crew of all nationalities. We continue to make strong representations at all appropriate international forums calling on all states to work together to facilitate the transit and transfer of seafarers, as well as their repatriation.