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
Conservative — Stone, 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 ShanksThe 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...
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