Written questions by Asato.

Whether his Department has (a) implemented a domestic abuse policy for staff and (b) trained line managers to effectively respond to staff who are experiencing domestic abuse.

The Department for Business and Trade is committed to supporting employees experiencing domestic abuse and has guidance in place that outlines the support available to employees affected by domestic abuse.Line managers complete 'Manager Essentials' training, which promotes wellbeing and guidance on handling complex issues.Employees at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse can access:general awareness-raising training via the departmental intranetaccredited domestic abuse companions offering confidential guidance and supportan external resource hub providing professional advice and assistance.Once available, we will promote the take-up of the training product for managers currently being developed by the Cabinet Office.

Whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of introducing a garment trading adjudicator to regulate the purchasing practices of domestic fashion retailers.

The UK fashion industry is famed for its historic creativity and this government recognises the important role the sector plays both in our domestic economy and on the global stage.It is important to take an evidence-based approach to considering policy o...