Oral QuestionCabinet Office

What recent steps she has taken to use public procurement to support jobs.

Tabled: 3 September 2026Answered: 10 September 2026

Asked by

Alex McIntyre

LabourGloucester

Answering Minister

the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Answer from Hansard

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Louise Haigh)

Last month I announced reforms to public procurement that will cut red tape and focus social value on delivering good jobs and skills development. In the autumn, I will publish new guidance to ensure that central Government procurement consistently supports jobs, skills and people in every postcode.