Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether their discussions under clause 6(a) of the UK–USA Economic Prosperity Deal will include measures to search cargo plans from Xinjiang to ensure that they are not carrying goods made with forced labour.

We have concluded a landmark economic deal with the United States, making the UK the first country to reach an agreement with President Trump. This is a unique deal that ensures UK industries are protected; talks with the US are ongoing. Conversations on labour practices, including forced labour in supply chains will form part of the broader discussions on a wider UK-US Economic Deal.

This government will continue to stand firm on human rights in China, including the repression of people in Xinjiang, and will continue to hold China to account. I raised the UK's concerns over human rights abuses, including in Xinjiang, with counterparts during my recent visit to China.