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Company Response

2 Mar 2023

Marks & Spencer's response to allegations of abuses in Myanmar garment factories - March 2023 Update

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We have contacted Kingsrich regarding the recent allegation and they have confirmed that the information in the Facebook post in not factual and is incorrect. The worker has voluntarily left the factory due to ill health and has been compensated accordingly, in order to help with medical expenses. There is no dispute between the factory and the worker and the matter has been settled in accordance with the law as verified by external auditors.

[The full response is attached]

Part of the following timelines

Myanmar: Two workers allegedly arrested by the military at backpack factory; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Garment workers at backpack factory report workers' rights violations in factory, incl. salary cuts, denial of leave & abuse from supervisors; incl. co. response

Myanmar: Garment worker reportedly dismissed for taking sick leave after fainting; incl. co. responses