Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will hold discussions with representatives of P&O Ferries on securing the return of the personal belongings of the 800 seafarers who were dismissed in March 2022.
The Government is aware of reports that some seafarers formerly employed by P&O Ferries have not had their personal belongings returned. I am contacting the company to investigate. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are willing to investigate any cases, and affected seafarers are encouraged to email the MCA at exams@mcga.gov.uk.