Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 July 1994. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 1994.

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Henley, Lord

Question

What evidence has been submitted to the Customs and Excise that chain hoists imported from China by a Coventry firm were manufactured with the aid of forced labour, contrary to the Prison Made Goods Act 1897, and when they expect to make a decision on whether to bring proceedings under the Act.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

557 c25WA

Session

1993-94

Subjects

China Employment Human rights Forced labour Imports Prisoners

Legislation

Foreign Prison-made Goods Act 1897