Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Centre for Social Justice and Justice report, At what cost? Exploring the impact of forced labour in the UK; and how they intend to (1) address its four central findings, and (2) respond to its recommendations.

The Government welcomes the Centre for Social Justice report, which provides valuable insights and recommendations on improving the UK’s response to forced labour. We remain committed to strengthening our response to modern slavery and are working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders to tackle forced labour in the UK.

The Government is establishing the Fair Work Agency (FWA), a single enforcement body dedicated to ensuring compliance and protecting vulnerable workers from exploitation. The FWA will provide a single point of contact for reporting labour exploitation and related concerns, allowing for a more coordinated and comprehensive response to exploitation and abuse. The FWA will be adequately resourced, with powers to proactively investigate and enforce compliance with labour laws.