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<p>It is longstanding policy that the use of slave labour is a mandatory exclusion
from contracts with the Ministry of Defence; this policy is currently captured within
the Procurement Contract Regulations (2015). In line with this policy the current
supplier of combat clothing follows a code of practice under which cotton sourced
from countries or regions at high risk of forced labour or child labour is prohibited,
including the Xinjiang province of China. This is subject to regular review, and inspections
of overseas suppliers are performed to ensure adherence to this policy.</p>
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