Trade Agreements: Human Rights
Commons · Question 13888 · Tabled 12 Nov 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Clive Jones
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
Answered by Douglas Alexander, 20 Nov 2024
The 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...