Written Question·House of Commons Commission·UIN 70053

House of Commons: Stationery

Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025

Question

Katie Lam

ConservativeWeald of Kent

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what guidance the House has issued to encourage the procurement of British-made (a) office products and (b) stationery by (i) Members and (ii) their staff.

Answer

Nick Smith
Under current legislation and guidance, specifying the origin of goods or services is only permitted if it is necessary to do so in order for the requirements to be understood. The legislation expressly provides that any requirement specifying the origin ...

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