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

Labour — Gloucester

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.