Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Non-affiliated
To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with UK trading partners about inserting human rights clauses into the text of future trade agreements.
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
The Minister of State, Department for International Trade, The Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
The United Kingdom has a strong history of safeguarding rights and promoting our values globally. Our strong economic relationships with trading partners allow HM Government to have open discussions on a range of difficult issues, including rights and responsibilities. We continue to encourage all states to uphold international obligations.
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