Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with trade partners about the insertion of clauses on safeguarding human rights in future trade agreements.

The United Kingdom has long promoted her values globally. We are clear that more trade does not have to come at the expense of rights and responsibilities.

While our approach to agreements will vary between partners, it will always allow HM Government to have open discussions on these issues.