Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that contractors’ staff on British overseas bases have appropriate employment conditions, including a living wage, sick and holiday pay, and employment protections such as those against pregnancy discrimination.

In British overseas bases, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) operates under UK law, which includes respective employment law and legislation.

UK MOD ensures its terms and conditions under these laws and legislations are extended to any respective subcontracts and subcontractors who hold the employment responsibility.