Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 13888
Trade Agreements: Human Rights
Tabled: 12 November 2024
Answered: 20 November 2024
Question
Clive Jones
Liberal Democrat — Wokingham
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to include human rights clauses in trade agreements.
Answer
Mr Douglas AlexanderThe UK is a leading advocate for human rights around the world. This work takes place separately to negotiations on Free Trade Agreements. While aspects of trade policy can provide the opportunity to address other issues in our bilateral relationships, Fr...
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