Modern Slavery Act 2015 Debate

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Department: Home Office
Wednesday 13th April 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie
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There is at present no intention that there should be such a national website.

Baroness Stroud Portrait Baroness Stroud (Con)
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The anti-slavery commissioner plays a crucial role in tackling modern-day slavery. Given that, will my noble friend please outline plans for the anti-slavery commissioner to be directly involved in the implementation of Part 6 of the Act, with particular reference to work encouraging businesses in this race to the top?

Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie
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I wonder whether the noble Baroness will allow me to write to her on the position of the commissioner, because I am not aware of his precise role in the implementation of Part 6, as distinct from his other roles.