Oral Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 15 June 2022Answered: 21 June 2022
Asked by
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)
This Labour Government believe that it matters where things are made, and who makes them. Last week, I published new guidance to ensure that the full weight of our £400 billion procurement budget protects national security and backs British business. The guidance applies to four sectors initially—steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy infrastructure—and it will help secure our critical UK industries and boost growth across the country.