Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Monday, 7 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 November 2022. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 November 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Qatar: Migrant Workers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make it his policy to call on Qatar to provide full compensation and other remedies to migrant workers and their families who suffered (a) death or injury, (b) wage theft or (c) debt from illegal recruitment fees while preparing the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Answer: We welcome the steps Qatar has taken to date on workers' rights, with the priority now the full implementation and enforcement of those reforms. We encourage continued close collaboration between the Government of Qatar and the International Labour Organization (ILO) during the second phase of their technical cooperation programme. The UK Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy visited Doha on 9 October for a range of meetings to discuss how the UK can partner with Qatar and the ILO to support further progress in 2023. We look forward to a sustained partnership that supports continued advancement on this important issue translating into tangible progress for migrant workers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 80865
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Conditions of employment Migrant workers Working conditions World Cup Qatar
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk