The Resource Centre invited Tesco to respond to the source article and to:

• Confirm whether Tesco sources from Castleton; if not, when did you cease sourcing?
• Disclose any human rights due diligence Tesco undertakes prior to entering into contracts with suppliers and when monitoring working conditions at suppliers;
• Disclose the steps taken to investigate the abuse reported; and,
• Disclose the steps taken to remedy workers for the unsuitable living conditions reported

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Thank you for your email and invitation to respond to the allegations concerning seasonal migrant farmworkers working at Castleton farm in Aberdeenshire...

We confirm we source from this farm and that we have conducted an investigation collaboratively with third parties and the supplier including a site visit and worker interviews. A timebound corrective action plan is currently being implemented and we will continue to support collaborative efforts with the supplier...