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Debate between Chris Ward and Nick Smith
Thursday 25th June 2026

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Ward Portrait The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)
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We are taking a number of steps to improve SME access to Government procurement, and I outlined those earlier. If it is okay with the hon. Gentleman, I will write to him about the specific measures we are taking in Northern Ireland, but we are working across the United Kingdom to ensure that our procurement budget does everything possible to support SMEs.

Nick Smith Portrait Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) (Lab)
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I, too, hope that digital ID will help improve the delivery of public services outcomes. Can the Minister please say what steps the Government are taking to work with the Welsh Government on this important policy development?

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