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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.


Business: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if she will take steps to ensure the Responsible Business Conduct Review takes into account Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence.

Answer

The Responsible Business Conduct review was an evidence-based appraisal of the UK’s current policy approach to responsible business conduct, its impact and options to strengthen it further, including mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence.

The Government is considering the findings and will set out its position in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26248
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Business Human rights Environment protection Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk