Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 39412

Solar Power: Forced Labour

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 28 March 2025

Question

Sir Gavin Williamson

ConservativeStone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the alleged use of slave labour within the supply chains for solar panels.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government is determined to eradicate forced labour in global supply chains, including in the manufacture of solar panels. Legislation and guidance are already in place to help businesses take action against modern slavery. However, we are working acr...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 39412) →