Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Overseas Investment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether he plans to include the issue of corporate responsibility to respect human rights in international investment agreements after the UK leaves the EU.
- Answer
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Until the UK leaves the EU, we will remain subject to EU trade & investment agreements and policy, of which human rights is a fundamental principle. The UK has a strong history of protecting human rights and promoting our values globally. We will in due course consider all options in the design of future bilateral trade and investment agreements.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 58571
- Session
- 2016-17
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Human rights Ethics Overseas investment Brexit
- Link
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- 2022-06-28 22:23:06 +0100
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