Written question asked by Baroness Lestor of Eccles (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 1996. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Monday, 9 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: If he will make it his policy to encourage British companies overseas to act as model employers by taking action to avoid exploitative practices, particularly involving children.

Answer: Miss Lestor: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make it his policy to encourage British companies overseas to act as model employers by taking action to avoid exploitative practices, particularly involving children. [7247] Mr. Nelson: It is the responsibility of individual companies to satisfy themselves that they are complying with local law and acting in accordance with ethical standards. The Government encourage British businesses operating overseas to respect the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises, which cover employment practices, among other things.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7247; 287 c29W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Children Conditions of employment Employment Protection Overseas companies