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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Stephen Timms (Labour), on Thursday, 20 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 20 members in total.


10th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse

That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster on 24 April 2013, which claimed the lives of 1,134 people, injured around 2,500, and impacted countless livelihoods; recognises and commends Bangladesh for its subsequent efforts to transform the safety and sustainability of its garment sector, with an emphasis on good working conditions; notes that Bangladesh has 187 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified green factories, including half the world's top 100 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified green factories; and urges all countries and fashion brands to raise standards for the environment and for workers.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1083 
Session
2022-23
Other sponsors
Bob Blackman
Hilary Benn
John McDonnell
Jon Trickett
Mohammad Yasin
Subjects
Conditions of employment Buildings Clothing Industrial accidents Manufacturing industries Safety Bangladesh
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk