Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Harpreet Uppal and Satvir Kaur

Thursday 25th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Satvir Kaur]

My hon. Friend is right to highlight that outsourcing by default does not work, and I agree with his assessment of Capita’s unacceptable failures. Our priority remains supporting those impacted and achieving full service recovery. As I mentioned, if Capita fails to deliver on that by the end of June, all options will be considered. Subject to your agreement, Mr Speaker, my right hon. Friend the Paymaster General intends to make a statement to the House on the Government’s next steps.

[Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield) (Lab)]

7. What steps he is taking to help support small and medium-sized businesses through reforms to public procurement.