Written question asked by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Slavery: Car Washes
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Centre for Social Justice's report entitled At what cost? Exploring the impact of forced labour in the UK, published in October 2024, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure the registration of hand car washing facilities.
- Answer
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The government is creating the Fair Work Agency, which will enhance the enforcement of employment rights across sectors, including hand car washes. As announced in the Budget, the Agency will establish a dedicated 'hidden economy' team which will target sectors with multiple regulatory breaches, starting with hand car washes.
The initiative will address employment rights violations while collaborating with relevant enforcement authorities to protect workers and support legitimate businesses operating within the law.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 93420
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Registration Slavery Car washes
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- 2025-12-01 10:38:41 +0000
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