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
Conservative — The 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 ShanksThe 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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