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2. Global value chains for medical gloves during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Confronting forced labour through public procurement and crisis.

Author

Hughes, Alex, Brown, James A., Trueba, Mei, Trautrims, Alexander, Bostock, Ben, Day, Emily, Hurst, Rosey, and Bhutta, Mahmood F

Subjects
SURGICAL gloves, VALUE chains, FORCED labor, GOVERNMENT purchasing, COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract

This paper evaluates ways in which labour issues in global value chains for medical gloves have been affected by, and addressed through, the COVID‐19 pandemic. It focuses on production in Malaysia and supply to the United Kingdom's National Health Service and draws on a large‐scale survey with workers and interviews with UK government officials, suppliers and buyers. Adopting a Global Value Chain (GVC) framework, the paper shows how forced labour endemic in the sector was exacerbated during the pandemic in the context of increased demand for gloves. Attempts at remediation are shown to operate through both a reconfigured value chain in which power shifted dramatically to the manufacturers and a context where public procurement became higher in profile than ever before. It is argued that the purchasing power of governments must be leveraged in ways that more meaningfully address labour issues, and that this must be part of value chain resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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7. PEMBREY: BARC.

Author

Bostock, Ben

Subjects
AUTOMOBILE racing
Abstract

The article reports on various British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) Ltd. races held in Pembrey, Wales including Classic Thunder dominated by Keith Butcher, Austin Healey Championship headed by Chris Clarkson, and Blue Oval Saloons led by Craig Rainer.

Published
2011

8. INSIDE LINE.

Author

BOSTOCK, BEN

Subjects
MOTORSPORTS, SPORTS competitions
Abstract

The article offers information on the motorsport Toyota MR2 Series at Pembrey Circuit in Pembrey, South Wales on September 24-25, 2011 wherein James Cross and Paul Hinson were the winners.

Published
2011

9. FARMER FIGHTS BACK FOR GLORY.

Author

BOSTOCK, BEN

Subjects
MOTORSPORTS, SPORTS competitions
Abstract

The article offers information on the motorsport competition Formula Vee Racing at Cadwell Circuit Park in Lincolnshire, England where Matt Tiffin made his debut but is won by Paul Smith.

Published
2011

10. Oliver is unbeatable on visit to Pembrey.

Author

Bostock, Ben

Subjects
AUTOMOBILE racing drivers, TRUCK racing, MOTORSPORTS, SPORTS competitions
Abstract

The article reports on the performance of racecar driver Stuart Oliver during the Delphi British Truck Racing Association Championship held in Pembrey, South Wales on April 18-19, 2009. During the event, he made a firm decision to retain his title by winning in the class A races, despite the engine problem he encountered. At first, David Jenkins is on the outside of the front row along with Oliver, but Oliver manages to overtake and lead the race.

Published
2009

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