Oral Question·Department for Education
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 6 October 2020Answered: 12 October 2020
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)
The Government are putting power, opportunity and resources in the hands of local communities and local businesses. Just last week, the House approved measures to reserve around £1 billion of contracts a year for local businesses in the UK. That will make a big difference to businesses in my constituency and that of my hon. Friend. We are consulting on further steps and will bring them forward soon.