Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Robin Swann Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd June 2026

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rachel Reeves Portrait Rachel Reeves
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When we were in opposition, I promised the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation, and we are now working in government to deliver exactly that. The Government Property Agency contract that expires in 2028 will come back in house, so people working at around 40 locations across government in London and around the country will find that instead of being employed by an outsourcing company, they will be employed directly by the Government. They will have the same terms and conditions as other civil servants, making a huge difference to them and their families.

Robin Swann Portrait Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)
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In an earlier answer, the Minister ruled out a VAT reduction for hospitality businesses across the United Kingdom. Will he at least meet me, Hospitality Ulster and the Northern Ireland Food to Go Association to discuss the concept of a Northern Ireland-specific pilot?

Dan Tomlinson Portrait Dan Tomlinson
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I would of course meet the hon. Member.