Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 30536
Foreign Companies: China
Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 18 February 2025
Question
Abtisam Mohamed
Labour — Sheffield Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the same sustainability standards are applied (a) Temu, (b) Shein and (c) other Chinese low-cost suppliers as to suppliers in the UK.
Answer
Mr Douglas AlexanderAll businesses operating in the UK, regardless of where they are owned, are required to comply with UK sustainability regulations and standards. This includes the Modern Slavery Act 2015.The government will continue to monitor and assess the effectiveness...
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