Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 77487

Solar Power: Xinjiang

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 17 October 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

ConservativeThe Wrekin

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to ban the import of (a) solar panels and (b) solar panel components from Xinjiang.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government is committed to tackling forced labour in solar supply chains, including in Xinjiang. We are strengthening due diligence requirements through the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and by reviewing Section 54 of the Modern Slavery A...

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