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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if they will take steps to (a) publish an equality impact assessment and (b) consult with trade unions when proposing new HR policies for their Department; and if they will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if they will take steps to (a) publish an equality impact assessment and (b) consult with trade unions when proposing new HR policies for their Department; and if they will make a statement.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) conduct Equality Impact Assessments (EQIA) as part of internal process where there is anticipated to be a people-related impact of change to policy, process, or organisational design. These are conducted through engagement with departmental networks and Trade Unions. EQIA documentation is for internal use and therefore is not routinely published.
As part of internal processes, DIT and UKEF both consult with Departmental Trade Unions when introducing new policies or incorporating major changes to existing policies and guidance.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when Government (a) Ministers and (b) Officials last held discussions with representatives of (i) the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCR) and (ii) the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on inclusion of (A) labour clauses or chapters and (B) the protection...
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when Government (a) Ministers and (b) Officials last held discussions with representatives of (i) the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCR) and (ii) the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on inclusion of (A) labour clauses or chapters and (B) the protection...
The Government has high regard for workers' rights, and we are clear that there will be no reduction in UK labour protections in signing up to new Free Trade Agreements. The UK takes our commitments to the International Labour Organization very seriously and encourage our partners to do the same.
Furthermore, the UK is a leading advocate for human rights around the world and we remain committed to the promotion of universal human rights. This is usually undertaken separately to negotiations on free trade agreements.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the trade agreements her Department is negotiating with (a) India and (b) the Gulf Cooperation Council include a commitment to meet International Labour Organisation (ILO) core labour standards.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the trade agreements her Department is negotiating with (a) India and (b) the Gulf Cooperation Council include a commitment to meet International Labour Organisation (ILO) core labour standards.
We have an ambitious programme of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to help our nation become a truly Global Britain. FTAs build relationships with our trading partners to break down barriers to trade and support growth, jobs and higher wages for UK workers.
The Government shares the public’s high regard for worker protections and will continue to advocate for labour standards and working conditions globally, including under the International Labour Organization.
While we do not comment on the details of live negotiations, the Government will continue to maintain protections of the UK’s labour standards in new trade agreements, including in talks with India and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether trade agreements under negotiation with (a) India and (b) the Gulf Cooperation Council will include binding labour clauses or chapters.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether trade agreements under negotiation with (a) India and (b) the Gulf Cooperation Council will include binding labour clauses or chapters.
We have an ambitious programme of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to help our nation become a truly Global Britain. FTAs build relationships with our trading partners to break down barriers to trade and support growth, jobs and higher wages for UK workers.
The Government shares the public’s high regard for worker protections and will continue to advocate for labour standards and working conditions globally, including under the International Labour Organization.
While we do not comment on the details of live negotiations, the Government will continue to maintain protections of the UK’s labour standards in new trade agreements, including in talks with India and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether trade agreements under negotiation with (a) India and (b) the Gulf Cooperation Council will include provisions on occupational health and safety, working hours and wages.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether trade agreements under negotiation with (a) India and (b) the Gulf Cooperation Council will include provisions on occupational health and safety, working hours and wages.
We have an ambitious programme of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to help our nation become a truly Global Britain. FTAs build relationships with our trading partners to break down barriers to trade and support growth, jobs and higher wages for UK workers.
The Government shares the public’s high regard for worker protections and will continue to advocate for labour standards and working conditions globally, including under the International Labour Organization.
While we do not comment on the details of live negotiations, the Government will continue to maintain protections of the UK’s labour standards in new trade agreements, including in talks with India and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Clause 1 under consideration.
Clause 1 under consideration.
Amendment 3 to clause 1 negatived on division (2 to 10). Amendment 4 to clause 1 negatived on division (2 to 10). Amendment 5 to clause 1 negatived on division (7 to 10). Amendment 22 to clause 1 negatived on division (7 to 10). Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to. Schedule 1 agreed to. Amendment 9 to schedule 2 negatived on division (7 to 10). Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 3 agreed to. Amendment 2 to clause 4 negatived on division (2 to 9). Clause 4 agreed to. New clause 1 (Impact assessment: four nations of the UK and social, economic and environmental impacts), discussed with new clause 2 (Assessment of impact on hill farmers and crofters in Scotland), new clause 3 (Impact assessment: Geographical Indications) and new clause 4 (Impact assessment), negatived on division (2 to 8). New clause 2 (Assessment of impact on hill farmers and crofters in Scotland) negatived on division (2 to 8). New clause 3 (Impact assessment: Geographical Indications) negatived on division (2 to 9). New clause 4 (Impact assessment) negatived on division (6 to 9). Written evidence reported to the House. Bill to be reported, without amendment.
Amendment 3 to clause 1 negatived on division (2 to 10). Amendment 4 to clause 1 negatived on division (2 to 10). Amendment 5 to clause 1 negatived on division (7 to 10). Amendment 22 to clause 1 negatived on division (7 to 10). Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to....
Her Majesty’s Government have been clear that there will be no reduction in British labour protections in signing up to new free trade deals. Our new agreements with Australia and New Zealand demonstrate that. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully considered in our policy. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has hosted trade unions, including the TUC, at the recent UK-US trade dialogues.
Her Majesty’s Government have been clear that there will be no reduction in British labour protections in signing up to new free trade deals. Our new agreements with Australia and New Zealand demonstrate that. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully considered in our policy. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has hosted trade unions, including the TUC, at the recent UK-US trade dialogues.
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreements.
With the greatest of respect to the Minister, given the contrasts and contradictions in the Government’s approach around things such as the P&O ferry scandal and the recent events with the rail industry, can he tell us what guarantee he can provide to the House that the Government will not sail down the river the rights of working people in this country?
With the greatest of respect to the Minister, given the contrasts and contradictions in the Government’s approach around things such as the P&O ferry scandal and the recent events with the rail industry, can he tell us what guarantee he can provide to the House that the Government will not sail down the river the rights of working people in this country?
I would point to precedent. The United Kingdom has ratified all eight of the fundamental International Labour Organisation conventions. We continue to encourage our partners to do the same around the world. The agreements with Australia and New Zealand, as I said earlier, reaffirm our commitment to comply with the core international labour obligations that we are party to.
I would point to precedent. The United Kingdom has ratified all eight of the fundamental International Labour Organisation conventions. We continue to encourage our partners to do the same around the world. The agreements with Australia and New Zealand, as I said earlier, reaffirm our commitment to comply with the core international labour obligations that we are party to.
I would point to precedent. The United Kingdom has ratified all eight of the fundamental International Labour Organisation conventions. We continue to encourage our partners to do the same around the world. The agreements with Australia and New Zealand, as I said earlier, reaffirm our commitment to comply with the core international labour obligations that we are party to.
With the greatest of respect to the Minister, given the contrasts and contradictions in the Government’s approach around things such as the P&O ferry scandal and the recent events with the rail industry, can he tell us what guarantee he can provide to the House that the Government will not sail down the river the rights of working people in this country?
When I visited Washington DC with the British-American Parliamentary Group, I was told in no uncertain terms—I know that the Secretary of State had the same message at the Baltimore talks—that
there could be no trade agreement with the United States that did not, first, protect workers’ rights and also reflect the workers’ voice. Will the Minister set out the detailed process by which he will ensure that British workers’ voices will shape the prospective deal with the United States and how those voices will be reflected throughout international discussions? I know that the Secretary of State’s predecessor met the American trade union movement. I think it is really important that British workers’ voices are reflected consistently in deals as well.
When I visited Washington DC with the British-American Parliamentary Group, I was told in no uncertain terms—I know that the Secretary of State had the same message at the Baltimore talks—that
there could be no trade agreement with the United States that did not, first, protect workers’ rights and also reflect the workers’ voice. Will the Minister set out the detailed process by which he will ensure that British workers’ voices will shape the prospective deal with the United States and how those voices will be reflected throughout international discussions? I know that the Secretary of State’s predecessor met the American trade union movement. I think it is really important that British workers’ voices are reflected consistently in deals as well.
I thank the hon. Lady for the question and I can confirm that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has met the same bodies. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully consulted in our trade policy. We have a trade union advisory group, the TUC is a part of our strategic trade advisory group and, of course, this Conservative side of the House represents the views of hard-working people across the country.
I thank the hon. Lady for the question and I can confirm that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has met the same bodies. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully consulted in our trade policy. We have a trade union advisory group, the TUC is a part of our strategic trade advisory group and, of course, this Conservative side of the House represents the views of hard-working people across the country.
I thank the hon. Lady for the question and I can confirm that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has met the same bodies. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully consulted in our trade policy. We have a trade union advisory group, the TUC is a part of our strategic trade advisory group and, of course, this Conservative side of the House represents the views of hard-working people across the country.
When I visited Washington DC with the British-American Parliamentary Group, I was told in no uncertain terms—I know that the Secretary of State had the same message at the Baltimore talks—that
there could be no trade agreement with the United States that did not, first, protect workers’ rights and also reflect the workers’ voice. Will the Minister set out the detailed process by which he will ensure that British workers’ voices will shape the prospective deal with the United States and how those voices will be reflected throughout international discussions? I know that the Secretary of State’s predecessor met the American trade union movement. I think it is really important that British workers’ voices are reflected consistently in deals as well.
The Government are currently negotiating a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The majority of the Gulf countries do not meet basic international standards for workers’ rights, such as the right to unionise. Why on earth, therefore, did the Government drop human rights and the rule of law from their stated negotiation objectives?
The Government are currently negotiating a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The majority of the Gulf countries do not meet basic international standards for workers’ rights, such as the right to unionise. Why on earth, therefore, did the Government drop human rights and the rule of law from their stated negotiation objectives?
We decide on future deals based on the potential benefit to our economy, economic trends and whether we can negotiate a quality agreement supporting the British people and the British national interest. Closer engagement is how we increase our influence around the world and support higher standards, including with countries that might have rights that differ from ours. The United Kingdom will not compromise on our high labour standards, and we will continue to work hard to maintain those standards through our free trade agreement programme.
We decide on future deals based on the potential benefit to our economy, economic trends and whether we can negotiate a quality agreement supporting the British people and the British national interest. Closer engagement is how we increase our influence around the world and support higher standards, including with countries that might have rights that differ from ours. The United Kingdom will not compromise on our high labour standards, and we will continue to work hard to maintain those standards through our free trade agreement programme.
We decide on future deals based on the potential benefit to our economy, economic trends and whether we can negotiate a quality agreement supporting the British people and the British national interest. Closer engagement is how we increase our influence around the world and support higher standards, including with countries that might have rights that differ from ours. The United Kingdom will not compromise on our high labour standards, and we will continue to work hard to maintain those standards through our free trade agreement programme.
The Government are currently negotiating a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The majority of the Gulf countries do not meet basic international standards for workers’ rights, such as the right to unionise. Why on earth, therefore, did the Government drop human rights and the rule of law from their stated negotiation objectives?
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreements.
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreements.
Her Majesty’s Government have been clear that there will be no reduction in British labour protections in signing up to new free trade deals. Our new agreements with Australia and New Zealand demonstrate that. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully considered in our policy. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has hosted trade unions, including the TUC, at the recent UK-US trade dialogues.
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreements.
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreements.
Her Majesty’s Government have been clear that there will be no reduction in British labour protections in signing up to new free trade deals. Our new agreements with Australia and New Zealand demonstrate that. We engage extensively with trade unions to make sure that the interests of workers are fully considered in our policy. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has hosted trade unions, including the TUC, at the recent UK-US trade dialogues.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps she has taken to ensure that the rights of workers in Newport West constituency are maintained in all UK trade agreements.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps she has taken to ensure that the rights of workers in Newport West constituency are maintained in all UK trade agreements.
HM Government shares the public’s high regard for workers' rights, and we have been clear that there will be no reduction in protections from existing trade deals or when signing up to new ones. Our agreements secured with both Australia and New Zealand demonstrate this. British workers across the country will benefit, including those of Newport West.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.
The Government shares the public’s high regard for workers' rights and the Prime Minister has been clear that there will be no reduction in UK protections in signing up to new Free Trade Agreements.
The agreements secured with both Australia and New Zealand demonstrate our resolve to maintain workers’ rights, and our commitment to maintain high standards.
The Government has also committed to maintaining these standards in various public mandates, that set out our approach to trade negotiations.
I. UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. The UK's strategic approach. 36p. II. Letters dated 18/05/2022 from Lord Grimstone of Boscobel to Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and from Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP to Angus Brendan MacNeil MP regarding negotiations with Mexico on an enhanced and upgraded free trade agreement. 4p.
I. UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. The UK's strategic approach. 36p. II. Letters dated 18/05/2022 from Lord Grimstone of Boscobel to Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and from Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP to Angus Brendan MacNeil MP regarding negotiations with Mexico on an enhanced and upgraded free trade agreement. 4p.
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.
What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.
Both agreements with Australia and New Zealand commit parties to maintain international labour standards.