UK Clothing Sector: Safety Debate

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Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells

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UK Clothing Sector: Safety

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Monday 13th May 2013

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells Portrait The Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that retailers need to put resources into providing safe conditions, particularly by having personnel on the ground in the areas affected by this kind of tragedy?

Viscount Younger of Leckie Portrait Viscount Younger of Leckie
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The right reverend Prelate makes a good point. Many retailers in this country have individuals on the ground. Primark, for example, has somebody on the ground; they are working hard to deal with the aftermath of the disaster and looking ahead at remedies.