“To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to increase the proportion of House of Commons purchasing from British manufacturers.”
Asked by
Gareth Snell
Answering Minister
the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission
Answer from Hansard
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)
My hon. Friend always takes an interest in ceramics and parliamentary procurement. He will remember that approximately 85% of ceramic items purchased in our gift shops are either fully or partially made in the UK. More widely, Parliament endeavours to purchase British goods, in compliance with the procurement legislation. If he would like further information, I would be very happy to help him.