Ports and unions criticise Shapps’ plan for law on seafarers’ minimum wage
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from on (#5Z2KK)
Legislation announced in Queen's Speech in response to P&O Ferries' sacking of 800 crew
Ports and unions have cast doubt on the viability of legislation announced in the Queens Speech to ensure P&O and other ferry operators pay seafarers the minimum wage.
The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said that the new bill, introduced in response to P&O Ferries' sacking of 800 crew, showed that the government would stop at nothing" to ensure fair pay.
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