Written question asked by Scott Arthur (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Consumption and Supply Chains: Developing Countries
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that UK consumption and supply chains do not indirectly contribute to (a) deprivation and (b) exploitative conditions in lower-income countries.
- Answer
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This Government is committed to rooting out human rights and labour abuses from global supply chains. We support responsible business conduct standards to accelerate the positive contribution of companies to sustainable development and help businesses avoid and address any direct or indirect adverse impacts.
In the Trade Strategy, we launched the Responsible Business Conduct review, to evaluate the UK’s current approach, and assess the merits of alternative policy options to support responsible business. Ministers will update Parliament when the review is complete.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 109376
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Consumption Developing countries Supply chains
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- 2026-02-02 15:29:49 +0000
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