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HANSARD Procurement Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman says that it does not, but the shadow spokeswoman, the right hon. Member for Ashton-under-Lyne (Angela Rayner), said at the start that it did and praised…09 Jan 2023HANSARDGovernment Transparency and AccountabilityMy noble Friend the Minister of State (Baroness Neville-Rolfe) has today made the following written statement: Since 2010, the Government have been at the forefront of opening up…15 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet OfficeAs I have said, there is a process ongoing to appoint an independent adviser as fast as possible. The Prime Minister has been in post for 31 days, and there is standing advice on…12 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022I thank the hon. Lady for her brief remarks. The difference in the increase is obviously because both have increased in line with VAT, which is 20%. With that, I hope the…12 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. This…12 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet OfficeThe hon. Lady will have heard me point out that the Prime Minister, who has said he will appoint an independent adviser, has only been in post for 36 days and that a process is…12 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet OfficeThe right hon. Lady refers to rumours in the press, but let us look at the facts. The Prime Minister has been in office for 36 days .12 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet OfficeThe right hon. Lady refers to rumours in the press, but let us look at the facts. The Prime Minister has been in office for 31 days. [Official Report, 30 November 2022, Vol. 723,…12 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet OfficeThe hon. Lady will have heard me point out that the Prime Minister, who has said he will appoint an independent adviser, has only been in post for 31 days and that a process is…12 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet OfficeAs I have said, there is a process ongoing to appoint an independent adviser as fast as possible. The Prime Minister has been in post for 36 days , and there is standing advice on…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government do not have a view on the upper limit of the House of Lords. The House of Lords contains a great many with expertise that the hon. Gentleman could learn from.08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment Estate: Running CostsSince 2010 the size of the central general purpose estate has been reduced by 30%, which has cut annual running costs by £1.6 billion. The “Government Property Strategy…08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment Estate: Running CostsI feel that my right hon. Friend could survive in sub-19°C temperatures without an extra layer, but, as he will know, the Health and Safety Executive issues advice on temperatures…08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment Estate: Running CostsAs ever, the hon. Gentleman has raised an important issue, and if he has any specific buildings in mind, I shall be happy to meet him to discuss it.08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment HubsI am delighted to confirm that good progress is being made on the Government hubs programme. Phase 1 has been completed by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, delivering 14 hubs…08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment HubsI am very happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss that. The Cabinet Office is committed to growth in York, and Cabinet Office jobs, including in United Kingdom Security Vetting,…08 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic ProcurementThe Procurement Bill, which will be debated on Third Reading in the other place on 13 December, enacts the principles set out in the “Transforming public procurement” Green Paper.…08 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic ProcurementI very much look forward to debating that Bill when it comes to this place, including with the hon. Gentleman. I remind the House that the Bill gives this country the opportunity…08 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic ProcurementThe Bill sets out a new paradigm for public services to procure in this country. It will move us away from “most economically advantageous” tender to “most advantageous” tender.…08 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my hon. Friend mentions, the Government Property Agency is in dialogue with the Cabinet Office’s Places for Growth programme team to identify the possible demand for relocating…08 Dec 2022