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Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 2024. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Friday, 18 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Volkswagen: Audit

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report entitled Classification of the audit at SAIC-Volkswagen (Xinjiang) Automotive Ltd, published by Volkswagen in September 2024.

Answer

No company should have forced labour in its supply chains. This Government is committed to working with international partners and businesses to ensure global supply chains are free from human and labour rights abuses. The Government is reviewing how we can best tackle forced labour in supply chains.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8409
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Audit China Volkswagen
Link
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