6. Will the Deputy Minister outline the Welsh Government’s priorities for improving human rights during the remainder of this Assembly term? OAQ54258

The Welsh Government is working with key partners to explore action needed to safeguard and advance human rights in Wales. This work is aligned with the gender equality review, the existing framework provided by the Equality Act 2010 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

Thank you, Deputy Minister. I was interested recently to read Oxfam's supermarket scorecard. That campaign analyses how well supermarkets promote human rights within their food chain. The picture is very mixed, with, for example, good progress from Aldi, contrasting with other chains that worryingly received no score at all for ensuring that women workers are treated fairly and equally. How is the Welsh Government working with employers to ensure that human rights are protected not just here in Wales, but throughout supply chains?

I thank Vikki Howells for that question, which she has already raised. It is an important one to repeat the Welsh Government's response to. We've introduced mechanisms to drive and support our work with responsible employers through the economic contract and the code of practice on ethical employment, but also accepting the recommendations of the Fair Work Commission, working across Government with social partners, employers and other stakeholders on their implementation. And it's very helpful that the Member has highlighted, already, good practice, because we can stand that in good stead in terms of driving better practice with other suppliers.

Thank you, Deputy Minister.