Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Tea: Imports
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with (a) tea industry representatives, (b) Fairtrade organisations and (c) international partners on ensuring that tea (i) farmers and (ii) other workers receive a living wage in (A) Kenya and (B) other producing countries.
- Answer
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No, we have had no such specific discussions, but we actively engage with Kenyan counterparts and remain committed to promoting fair trade and workers' rights, including decent working conditions and living wages.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78873
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Imports Farmers Pay Tea
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- 2025-10-23 09:20:05 +0100
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