§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Pakistan concerning child labour. [12299]
§ Mr. HanleyWe regularly express our concerns to the Government of Pakistan about child labour. We welcome recent steps that they have taken to improve the situation on bonded and child labour, such as widening access to schooling and the setting up of vigilance committees. However, we recognise that much remains to be done to resolve the problem.