§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has made to the World Trade Organisation concerning trade in goods produced by child labour; and if he will make a statement. [36321]
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§ Mr. Nelson[holding answer 10 July 1996]: The Government deplore any exploitation of children and are fully committed to international action to stop it, for example through the UN and the International Labour Organisation, but do not consider that action through the World Trade Organisation would be an appropriate means to achieve this.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what restrictions are placed on the importing of goods produced by child labour; and if he will make a statement. [36317]
§ Mr. Nelson[holding answer 10 July 1996]: I have nothing to add to the answer I gave to the hon. Member on 19 June 1996, Official Report, column 508.