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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) sponsored and (b) non-sponsored workers had been granted permission to work on offshore wind projects in UK waters under the Immigration (Offshore Worker Notification and Exemption from Control (Amendment)) Regulations 2023 by 27 October 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) sponsored and (b) non-sponsored workers had been granted permission to work on offshore wind projects in UK waters under the Immigration (Offshore Worker Notification and Exemption from Control (Amendment)) Regulations 2023 by 27 October 2025.
The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which UK Visas and Immigration international (a) application points and (b) decision-making centres processed applications to work in (i) construction, (ii) maintenance and (iii) seafaring roles in the offshore wind industry under the Offshore Wind Workers Concession scheme between 2017...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which UK Visas and Immigration international (a) application points and (b) decision-making centres processed applications to work in (i) construction, (ii) maintenance and (iii) seafaring roles in the offshore wind industry under the Offshore Wind Workers Concession scheme between 2017...
Visa applications for the Offshore Wind Workers Concession Scheme were processed by the following Decision Making Centres (DMCs): Riyadh, Beijing, Manila, Bogota, Istanbul, Pretoria, Chennai, Warsaw, Abu Dhabi, Amman, New Delhi, Croydon, Liverpool and Sheffield.
A number of construction, maintenance and seafaring roles were also processed by the above DMCs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information her Department holds on the level of compliance with the Immediate Prohibition Notices issued to (a) SSE Renewables and (b) Petrofac Facilities Management on 6 September 2024 by the Health and Safety Executive for breach of provisions in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information her Department holds on the level of compliance with the Immediate Prohibition Notices issued to (a) SSE Renewables and (b) Petrofac Facilities Management on 6 September 2024 by the Health and Safety Executive for breach of provisions in...
Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and Petrofac Facilities Management Limited have both taken appropriate action to comply with the Immediate Prohibition Notices on the provision of trained first aiders and adequate equipment.
Both companies have assured the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that they are also working to remedy the underlying safety management system failings that led to this situation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on safety procedures for workers on the Seagreen offshore wind farm.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on safety procedures for workers on the Seagreen offshore wind farm.
The Secretary of State continues to have ongoing discussions with Cabinet colleagues concerning Departmental business.
Safety procedures for offshore wind farms is a matter for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE recently served a prohibition notice to the Seagreen offshore wind farm developer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) the offshore wind industry and (c) trade unions on the collision between the Wind of Hope vessel and a turbine in the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm on...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) the offshore wind industry and (c) trade unions on the collision between the Wind of Hope vessel and a turbine in the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm on...
The Secretary of State continues to have ongoing discussions with Cabinet colleagues, the offshore wind industry and trade unions concerning Departmental business.
The collision involving the Wind of Hope vessel was reported to the appropriate authorities. It will be a matter for the Marine Accidents Investigation Branch.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the collision between the Wind of Hope vessel and a turbine in the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm on 20 September 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the collision between the Wind of Hope vessel and a turbine in the Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm on 20 September 2024.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch was notified of the incident via the usual channels. However, no further action was taken as it occurred outside of UK waters and the vessel is French-flagged.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many accredited providers of training to the Career Transition Partnership offer the Global Wind Organisation’s Basic Skills Training standard to veterans.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many accredited providers of training to the Career Transition Partnership offer the Global Wind Organisation’s Basic Skills Training standard to veterans.
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP), as the official provider of Armed Forces' resettlement support to all Regular Service leavers, recently introduced the CTP Wind Skills Academy, offering Service leavers the opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications from the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). The Basic Safety Training course (five days) and the Basic Technical Training course (four days) have been brought onto the CTP Contract Funded programme, offering an exceptional opportunity to access training linked to employment in the sector.
In addition to the training offered by CTP directly under contract, CTP manages a Preferred Suppliers (PS) list of training providers UK-wide with the aim of supporting those Service leavers and veterans who cannot secure a place on a CTP training course. In relation to the GWO training providers, there are four training providers within the PS list who deliver GWO training (on and offshore) as well as 20 providers delivering engineering training.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the level of skills transferability between members of the armed forces and jobs in the offshore wind sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the level of skills transferability between members of the armed forces and jobs in the offshore wind sector.
Engineers and technicians from the Armed Forces work with some of the world's most advanced defence systems, meaning that Service leavers are often highly sought after by all engineering industries. Specialisms include aeronautical, avionics, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, communications and marine engineering at a wide range of levels. Many of these skills transfer seamlessly into the civilian employment market. However, to help Service leavers specifically align their skills to the offshore wind sector, the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), as the official provider of Armed Forces' resettlement support to all Regular Service leavers, have engaged with Renewables UK and Global Wind Organisation to offer a full programme of vocational training courses to support transition into the offshore wind sector. CTP utilises various research tools and employment outlook surveys to identify emerging trends within the civilian employment market and understands that the growth in offshore wind has already seen a high demand for skilled labour.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces veterans have been assisted by (a) Mission Renewable and (b) the Career Transition Partnership to gain qualifications to work in the offshore wind industry to date.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces veterans have been assisted by (a) Mission Renewable and (b) the Career Transition Partnership to gain qualifications to work in the offshore wind industry to date.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not hold information on the numbers of veterans who have been assisted by the Community Interest Company, Mission Renewable.
The current Career Transition Partnership (CTP) contract to deliver Armed Forces' resettlement support to all Regular Service leavers began in October 2015. Since that time, 245 Service leavers have transitioned from the military into the offshore wind industry.
This is set to increase significantly with the introduction of the CTP Wind Skills Academy in May 2023 to the CTP Training Programme. In order to meet the demands of industry and to provide Service leavers with the opportunity to meet the criteria for employment in this renewable sector, the CTP Wind Academy courses are directly linked to employment pathways and will provide Service leavers new opportunities and sustained employment within the on and offshore sector and is in support of the MOD's renewable strategy. Bidders for the ongoing CTP commercial relet have also been asked to detail how they will provide support to the UK Green Energy Sector.
This month, a set of floating wind projects under Cerulean Winds, worth a potential £10 billion, was announced alongside a memorandum of understanding with wind turbine manufacturer, Lamprell. Unfortunately, most of the fabrication work for these projects seems destined
to be carried out in the United Arab Emirates. Does the Minister agree with me, the GMB union and other manufacturing unions that we must do better in building back better and greener and providing UK-based manufacturing jobs?
This month, a set of floating wind projects under Cerulean Winds, worth a potential £10 billion, was announced alongside a memorandum of understanding with wind turbine manufacturer, Lamprell. Unfortunately, most of the fabrication work for these projects seems destined
to be carried out in the United Arab Emirates. Does the Minister agree with me, the GMB union and other manufacturing unions that we must do better in building back better and greener and providing UK-based manufacturing jobs?
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. Floating offshore wind is a key part of the energy security strategy announced by the Prime Minister last week with a 5 GW target ambition by 2030. On securing and improving the UK supply chain, floating offshore wind is still a relatively nascent technology, but I will make sure that I take the point that he raises to the supply chain taskforce.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the annual impact that the (a) Operation Zero declaration and (b) Clean Maritime Demonstration Programme will have on (a) demand for and (b) supply of seafarers to 2030.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the annual impact that the (a) Operation Zero declaration and (b) Clean Maritime Demonstration Programme will have on (a) demand for and (b) supply of seafarers to 2030.
We were proud to launch Operation Zero at COP26 and the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition last March to accelerate the decarbonisation of this important and growing sector. These initiatives build on the vision set out in the Clean Maritime Plan and the Transport Decarbonisation Plan to address emissions from the maritime sector. Seafarers will play a vital role in the sector’s transition to zero emissions by 2050, including in offshore wind and in the operation of clean maritime technologies. The Department remains committed to the employment and training of seafarers and will be guided by the Maritime 2050 Strategy, the Clean Maritime Plan, and the Transport Decarbonisation Plan to ensure we meet the future demand for seafarers. The recent Seafarer Cadet Review looked at the future skills needs of cadets in light of changing technologies and decarbonisation. The review’s recommendations have now moved into implementation by the Cadet Training and Modernisation Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Operation Zero declaration on shipping and offshore wind at COP26, what assessment he has made of suitable port locations for the infrastructure required for decarbonising the offshore wind maritime supply chain to 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Operation Zero declaration on shipping and offshore wind at COP26, what assessment he has made of suitable port locations for the infrastructure required for decarbonising the offshore wind maritime supply chain to 2025.
We were proud to launch Operation Zero at COP26 to accelerate the decarbonisation of this important and growing sector. We are delighted to have four ports or port groups, collectively servicing nearly one third of North Sea windfarms, signed up to the initiative. This is alongside our Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, which includes projects on shore power, and our planned consultation on the appropriate steps to support the uptake of shore power in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list (a) government and (b) industry signatories to the Operation Zero declaration on (a) shipping and (b) offshore wind launched at COP26.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will list (a) government and (b) industry signatories to the Operation Zero declaration on (a) shipping and (b) offshore wind launched at COP26.
We were proud to launch Operation Zero at COP26 to accelerate the decarbonisation of this important and growing sector. This is an industry-focused initiative with an initial cohort of members including 29 organisations from across the offshore wind supply chain and North Sea region. The list is available in full on gov.uk: COP26 declaration: Shipping and Offshore Wind – Operation Zero - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions his officials have had with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy regarding seafarer employment standards in the maritime supply chain of the offshore wind industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions his officials have had with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy regarding seafarer employment standards in the maritime supply chain of the offshore wind industry.
Officials continuously work closely with officials in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to ensure consistency of application of employment rights to seafarers and to ensure international obligations are correctly transposed.
Where UK has sovereignty to apply domestic employment rights under international law these discussions will include the application to seafarers working in the UK offshore sector wind sector.