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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 8 February 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2022. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.


CCTV

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use by police forces in England and Wales of Chinese-made surveillance cameras made by companies currently subject to US sanctions and investment bans.

Answer

The use of surveillance cameras is an operational matter for the police and the Government has therefore not assessed it.

The FCDO and Cabinet Office will issue guidance to enable buyers to more effectively exercise their discretion to exclude suppliers linked with modern slavery and human rights violations. The Public Procurement Bill will further strengthen the ability of public sector bodies to disqualify suppliers from bidding for contracts where they have a history of misconduct, including forced labour or modern slavery.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6066
Session
2021-22
Related items
Public Sector: Procurement
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
CCTV China USA Sanctions
Link
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