"All redundancies or any threat to jobs in this unprecedented pandemic is incredibly worrying for all workers, and my sympathies are with all those affected at this time. I have spoken to Willie Walsh and encouraged BA and the unions to engage constructively with each other. Employees should be treated …..." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"The Chancellor announced an unprecedented package of measures to support business and particularly the aviation sector. The Chancellor and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State have been clear that we stand ready to talk to and hear from businesses that need further support. Of course, my absolute sympathies …..." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"My officials and I engage extensively with the maritime sector on the support that it needs, including unprecedented financial assistance...." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"I note the hon. Gentleman’s particular interest in this policy area. We have had many discussions on this issue and he knows that I am committed to doing what I can as the Minister responsible for maritime to increase the ability of UK seafarers to work on our routes. We …..." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"We recognise our international obligations, our borders remain open to seafarers, and we are enforcing their rights under the maritime labour convention...." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"I very much thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. I happen to be able to inform him that next week I will be holding an international summit with a particular focus on crew change and how we can do our best for seafarers internationally...." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
That the Committee has considered the draft National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. The draft order will amend article 2 of the National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) Order 1999, and extend the provision …..." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for Wythenshawe and Sale for supporting the draft order, and I welcome him to his role. I think this is the first time he has shadowed me in Committee. I look forward to working with him on a number of issues in our portfolio.
"I thank my hon. Friend for his work as Chair of the Select Committee on Transport and the fair but firm way in which he is standing up for the aviation sector.
My hon. Friend asked about the Government’s ability to stop employers making poor use of the pandemic to …..." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech
"I welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place as shadow Minister. I am responding to this urgent question as the Minister responsible for aviation who has been working with the sector over the last 10 weeks to understand the impacts and the issues related to our airlines, airports and the …..." Kelly Tolhurst - View Speech