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if it relied on criminal convictions for those offences in China or elsewhere. Such convictions are improbable and would render the amendment useless. I would welcome the opportunity to consult his department, together with experts, on what meaningful measures the Government could employ to achieve their laudable aim. I have been in touch with the noble Earl, Lord Russell, and share his view on the importance of engaging with like-minded nations to ensure a comprehensive approach to combating slavery in our supply chains and using technology—a point made only last week by the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, who is in his place—to assist in exposing the origins of commodities.