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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...