Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party), on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 2 members in total.

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Pakistani labour law reform

That this House warmly commends the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Punjab for their determined and sustained leadership in pursuing wide-ranging reforms to transform the brick kiln sector; expresses appreciation for the strong political commitment shown by federal and provincial authorities to uphold the dignity, rights, and welfare of workers historically vulnerable to debt bondage; applauds the Punjab Labour Code 2026; supports the improved labour inspection regimes, wage transparency measures, and social protection programmes for kiln workers and their families; welcomes Pakistan’s forward-looking environmental reforms to modernise traditional kilns through cleaner technologies that reduce emissions and improve public health in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement; notes the constructive partnership between Pakistan and international organisations including the International Labour Organization; and calls on the UK Government and the British investors to continue constructive engagement with Pakistani counterparts to support the economic development across Pakistan.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2922 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Peter Lamb

Subjects

Conditions of employment Forced labour Manufacturing industries Pakistan Slavery Bricks

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk