Procurement Act 2023 Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Procurement Act 2023

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Tuesday 15th October 2024

(5 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Twycross Portrait Baroness Twycross (Lab)
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I absolutely and wholeheartedly refute the noble Baroness’s suggestion. I would also note that, last week, I was criticised for continuing with measures announced by the previous Government and this week I am being criticised for their delay. I hope that noble Lords from across the House agree that we should look at such matters on a case-by-case basis to ensure that this country gets back on the stable footing it needs and deserves.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, will the Minister give a complete assurance that this Government will not introduce a VIP lane which gives preference to Conservatives and their colleagues? Will she also give an assurance that the Government will appoint a Covid corruption commissioner as soon as possible?