Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Shipping: Disclosure of Information
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they hold shipping manifest data; and if so, why they do not publish that data.
- Answer
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The Home Office receives shipping manifest data from parts of the maritime sector. However, coverage is not universal, and the use of such data is governed by legal and operational requirements.
The Government recognises the importance of tackling forced labour in supply chains. However, shipping manifest data may contain personal information protected under data protection legislation, as well as commercially sensitive information. There are currently no plans to publish detailed shipping manifest data.
Home Office does not routinely assess whether goods entering the UK may have been produced using forced labour. However, Home Office works closely with law enforcement and other government partners to share intelligence and support compliance activity where relevant information is identified.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1648
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Shipping
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- 2026-07-15 16:35:22 +0100
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