Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to publish guidance on the covid-19 secure operation of charter boats for recreational fishing

The Department for Transport has published Safer Transport Guidance on the GOV.UK website, which is regularly updated. This guidance provides advice for operators on measures to assess and address the risks of coronavirus (COVID-19), ensuring safer workplaces and services for themselves, their workers and passengers.

Government works closely with industry stakeholders including charter and leisure vessel operators, to ensure there is a clear, shared understanding of Government guidance. This approach enables operators to rapidly put in place their own bespoke guidance to meet their specific needs.