Question to the Department for International Trade:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights into future trade deals.
HM Government is clear that more trade will not come at the expense of human rights. The UK will continue to show global leadership in encouraging all states to uphold international human rights obligations and hold those who violate human rights to account. By having stronger economic relationships with partners, we can have more open discussions on a range of issues, including human rights.