Oral Question·Treasury
“What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to make efficiency savings in the welfare system.”
Tabled: 27 August 2024Answered: 3 September 2024
Asked by
Sir Ashley Fox
Conservative — Bridgwater
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Energy (Michael Shanks)
The provisions under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 drive industry action via due diligence and transparency to tackle forced labour in supply chains for solar panels. All procurement conducted under Government and GBE contracts is required to meet those standards.