Written questions

Great British Energy: Supply Chains

2026-06-02 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · HL594 · Official question

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress Great British Energy has made in implementing its statutory object that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in its supply chains; and what assessment they have made of the Politico investigation

Answer

There is no place for forced labour or unethical practices in the UK’s energy transition and Great British Energy (GBE) is expected to be a leading example of adherence to the UK’s legislation and longstanding position on forced labour. Solar panel supply...