Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to include provisions relating to human rights and the rule of law in any future free trade agreement with the Gulf states.

Answered by Baroness Gustafsson - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The UK is a leading advocate for human rights, and we remain committed to the promotion of universal human rights. We have a range of policy tools and levers available to hold to account those involved in serious human rights violations and abuses. In the UK-GCC FTA, provisions we are seeking include those that reaffirm core ILO labour protections, and further our efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment. We raise any concerns with the GCC through Ministerial and diplomatic channels. Our strong relationships with the Gulf do not stop us from speaking frankly about human rights or other issues.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of the publication of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy on 23 June, whether they plan to prioritise green industries and advanced manufacturing in Wales.

Answered by Baroness Gustafsson - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Through the Industrial Strategy, we are prioritising growth-driving sectors, including clean energy industries and advanced manufacturing in Wales. This means supporting and building on Wales' globally competitive strengths in these industries, from green hydrogen at the Celtic Freeport to Airbus wing manufacturing in Broughton. Our Industrial Strategy Sector Plans set out our 10-year strategy for these sectors to increase business investment and productivity. This includes targeted support for investment and innovation in growth-driving sectors and clusters, including those in Wales.

Water is a basic human right.
We think travellers in airports should not have to pay for bottled water at inflated prices.

Require food delivery companies to employ their couriers and provide insurance, training and compulsory safety equipment eg lights, helmet and high visibility clothing. Plus employment rights for couriers. Dis-incentivise fast food companies from using people who are working illegally.

We believe this measure would improve the management of hygiene and protect people who are averse to dogs.

We want the government to ban ticket booking companies from charging admin fees.

We want legislation that requires supermarkets to sell alcohol only in one designated area, away from entrances, aisle ends, and checkouts. This could support people in recovery, reduce triggers for addiction, and limit exposure to children and vulnerable individuals.

We believe tool theft is very common and not enough is being done to prevent thieves profiting from stolen tools. We urge the Government to ban the sale of second-hand power tools to reduce thieves benefiting and profiting. We believe this could reduce the number of vehicles broken into.

We urge the Government to cut VAT for pubs to 10% or less, reduce beer duty, reform business rates, introduce an energy cap, and address unfair wholesale pricing. Without urgent action, thousands of pubs face closure—threatening jobs, communities, and local culture.

Protect people who may not have a bank account from not being able to purchase items via cash

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