Oral QuestionCabinet Office

What steps he is taking to reform public procurement.

Tabled: 16 April 2026Answered: 23 April 2026

Asked by

Chris Vince

Labour (Co-op)Harlow

Answering Minister

the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)

As I informed the House yesterday, I am bringing forward a major package of reforms to procurement policy. This includes steps to direct Government procurement in the national interest to support British businesses, to end the era of outsourcing across Departments, and to streamline and simplify the entire process. I will bring forward further details to the House as soon as possible, including when we publish new guidance.