§ Mr. StunellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to participate in updating, expanding and promoting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's guidelines for multinational enterprises. [65978]
§ Mr. WilsonThe Government have been taking an active part in the current review of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises which began last June. In preparing our positions on the issues addressed by the Guidelines, this Department has consulted widely with other Government Departments and with business, trade unions and interested NGOs. We will seek to modernise and strengthen the Guidelines to reflect more recent developments, particularly in the labour and environment areas and, together with all stakeholders, will explore ways of increasing awareness and encouraging adherence.