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We are aware of reports that state-run North Korean bodies have been expropriating
large proportions of their workers’ salaries earned in Qatar. We take the issue of
the treatment of migrant workers very seriously. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary
of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth
East (Mr Ellwood), recently raised human rights issues with the Qatari government
during his visit to Doha on 15 October, and the issue of migrant workers was raised
with the Emir of Qatar during his visit to the UK on 28-30 October. We support Qatar’s
intention to reform the current labour law. We continue to encourage the Qatari government
to address human rights concerns and stand ready to support those efforts where we
can.
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