Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jim Dickson and Georgia Gould

Thursday 24th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Georgia Gould]

The guidance we put into the national procurement policy statement makes it clear that we want to deliver best value for money, which means not just cost but ensuring that we support growth and local suppliers. That allows local authorities to make decisions on what will create jobs and best opportunities for communities in the procurement of food.

[Jim Dickson (Dartford) (Lab)]

8. What recent progress he has made on implementing the plan for change.