Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 16 September 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 September 2021. It was answered by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Conservative) on Friday, 1 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Trade Agreements: Conditions of Employment
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that the rights of workers are protected in future trade deals.
- Answer
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The UK is committed to ensuring that the rights of workers are upheld in trade deals. HM government has made clear that trade does not have to come at the expense of labour standards, and this is reflected in our UK trade policy.
In its public mandates, the Government committed to protect the UK’s world-leading labour standards.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2805
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Conditions of employment Trade agreements
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- 2021-10-01 14:42:42 +0100
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