Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 4556

NHS: Supply Chains

Tabled: 6 September 2024

Answered: 11 September 2024

Named Day

Question

Nadia Whittome

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to audit NHS supply chains to ensure that no medical (a) garments and (b) equipment are sourced from (i) Xinjiang and (ii) other regions with widespread repor

Answer

Karin Smyth

The United Kingdom is committed to tackling the issue of Uyghur forced labour in supply chains, and is taking robust action. We have introduced new guidance on the risks of doing business in Xinjiang specifically in section 6.2 of the guidance, enhanced e...

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