Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 95659

Public Sector: Construction

Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Chris Law

Scottish National PartyDundee Central

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review public procurement guidance to ensure that locally and sustainably sourced building materials are prioritised in public projects.

Answer

Chris Ward
The Procurement Act 2023 allows contracting authorities the flexibility to include considerations such as locally and sustainably sourced building materials in contracts. Any criteria adopted must be relevant and proportionate to the contract. We have con...

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