Human Rights at Sea

Debate between Baroness Vere of Norbiton and Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston

Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)]

As the noble Lord will be aware, the Government have good relationships with many countries in the Middle East and we work very closely with them in order to minimise the loss of life at sea.

[Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Non-Afl)]

My Lords, I welcome the Government’s move to declare seafarers as key workers. It was an important first step. Will Ministers go even further and consider making the United Kingdom an international hub for the vaccination of seafarers of all nationalities to ensure that global trade, which is important to us and the rest of the world, can continue to proceed?

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)]

The noble Baroness makes a really good point. I am aware that visiting seafarers are able to get vaccinated. I will write to her with further details on our vaccination programme for seafarers.