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Clothing: Supply Chains

Commons · Question 80430 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to assess and monitor company buying practices in the UK’s clothing supply chains.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 20 Oct 2025

The Government expects all UK companies to respect human rights, workers’ rights and the environment throughout their operations and supply chains in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Cond...