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Recommendation 23
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Paragraph: 48
The Government should explore the possibility of banning the import of all cotton products known...
Recommendation
The Government should explore the possibility of banning the import of all cotton products known to be produced in whole or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, in line with WTO rules. While we primarily heard evidence on the cotton industry, we believe this ban should be extended to other industries.
Paragraph Reference:
48
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
As part of the Government’s commitment to tackling forced labour, the Government announced in January a number of measures to help ensure that no company profiting from forced labour in Xinjiang can do business in the UK, and that no UK businesses are involved in their supply chains. Whilst we do not currently have plans to place import controls on goods from China, we are working with our international partners through the G7 trade track to ensure that global supply chains are free from the use of forced labour. We will continue to keep our policy response to goods produced using forced labour under close review.