Written question asked by Alex Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 17 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Slavery

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 October 2019 to Question 294234, if he will separate the roles of modern slavery envoy and migration envoy.

Answer: On the 18 October HMG announced the appointment of Jennifer Townson as Modern Slavery and Migration Envoy. Migration and modern slavery are separate issues which are closely linked and this combined enovy role will be able to effectively address these synergies, whilst tackling the different drivers. The Modern Slavery and Migration Envoy will work internationally to enrich our understanding and sharpen our interventions, enabling the UK to be at the forefront in international discussions on both issues.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1777
Session: 2019-19
Related items: Slavery
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Public appointments Migration Slavery Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk