Chris White
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(9 years, 2 months ago)
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The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (John Penrose)
This is the first time the issue has been raised with me. If the hon. Gentleman would like to write to me, I would be delighted to address it.
Chris White (Warwick and Leamington) (Con)
T3. The Public Services (Social Value) Act has been in place since 2012. Many organisations and communities have benefited from its principles. Will the Minister outline the further steps that the Cabinet Office is taking to encourage a greater number of local authorities and Government Departments to adopt the Act?
The Minister for Civil Society (Mr Rob Wilson)
I thank my hon. Friend for being a vocal champion of the Act. The Public Services (Social Value) Act has helped achieve greater impact from public spending, resulting in better outcomes for individuals and communities. In line with Lord Young’s recommendations, I shall shortly announce a package of measures to support more public sector bodies to better utilise the Act.