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Telecommunications Legislation: Human Rights

Debate between Baroness Barran and Lord Truscott
Tuesday 21st July 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McNicol of West Kilbride Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Lord McNicol of West Kilbride) (Lab)
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I gently remind noble Lords to keep their questions and contributions brief so that we can get as many in as possible.

Lord Truscott Portrait Lord Truscott (Ind Lab) [V]
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My Lords, human rights should be integrated in all UK trade policy, not just telecoms. What work are Her Majesty’s Government doing on this?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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The noble Lord is right. They absolutely should be in all trade policy. Announcements were made yesterday by my right honourable friend the Home Secretary. We are also doing a great deal of work on the modern slavery legislation. A consultation is out at the moment about modern slavery and the supply chain, and the Home Office will report on that later this summer.

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