An independent watchdog should be set up to ensure supermarkets do not drive their profits higher on the back of vulnerable workers in developing countries while presenting themselves as socially responsible companies at home, [an ActionAid report entitled ‘Who Pays’] demands…It claims that supermarkets…are locking suppliers - particularly women - into "appallingly" low pay and dangerous conditions abroad…A spokeswoman for Tesco [said] "Its no secret that conditions in developing countries can be difficult. But [we believe]...that trade is the best route out of poverty...We are ready to listen to any ideas for making progress”…Neither Asda nor Sainsbury returned calls asking for comment... [Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Asda to respond to the allegations but it declined to respond]