§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they are taking to ensure that companies based in the United Kingdom fulfil their responsibilities for health, safety, environmental and other employment and social standards in their operations overseas. [HL3812]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanCompanies based in the United Kingdom but operating overseas are encouraged to comply with local regulations regarding health, safety, environmental and other employment and social standards. Breaches of any of these regulations would of course be a matter for the local authorities.