Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“What steps he is taking to increase levels of procurement from British companies through Government contracts.”
Tabled: 16 April 2026Answered: 23 April 2026
Asked by
Leigh Ingham
Labour — Stafford
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)
As I have said, this Government do not believe that our procurement rules do enough to back British businesses. That is why I have announced steps to address that, and to simplify and open up the system to small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and charities. We will issue new guidance shortly to ensure that the procurement regime always serves the national interest.