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HANSARDIntergovernmental Relations DashboardThe Government commitment to working in genuine partnership with the devolved Governments continues to be reflected in the depth and consistency of our engagement. As the Prime…25 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Common Frameworks PublicationFollowing sustained and constructive dialogue with the Scottish and Welsh Governments and the Northern Ireland Executive, I am informing the House that three frameworks have been…19 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026. The draft order flows from the legislation agreed by the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026I thank the Opposition for their broad support. I will not be drawn too far on Whips’ salaries, if that is okay, but I thank the hon. Gentleman for the spirit in which that point…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillI thank the limited numbers who took part in this debate, taking advantage of the lack of a time limit. This is a simple Bill with just two clauses, and it has a simple purpose:…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillThe number of Ministers in the current Government is virtually the same as it was in the previous Government. I think actually it is one lower than the previous Government. The…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for flattering me by not putting me in the first or third group. As I say, the Labour party has a manifesto commitment to limit second jobs…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillAs I have said, the Prime Minister polices the ministerial code and has responsibility for it. The independent adviser was given the power to initiate his own investigations of…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillI thought that the right hon. Gentleman might raise the bishops. He is quite right to say that the removal of hereditary peers is a step forward in modernising the other place,…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillI will not, because I know the right hon. Gentleman is not a great fan of that legislation. In a few months’ time, this Government will also introduce legislation to widen the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026I thank the hon. Members for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire and for Hazel Grove for the tone of their contributions. I welcome their cross-party support; as the draft…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. The Procurement Act…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. It is a…09 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2026I am grateful for the spirit in which the debate has been carried out. The hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire rightly mentioned that the regulations build on the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDHealth and Social Care: IT SystemsThe Government are determined to ensure that our £400 billion-a-year procurement budget supports British businesses. The Cabinet Office has published the digital, data and…05 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-EU Emission Trading SystemsAs part of our new partnership with the EU, we are currently negotiating an agreement to link emission trading schemes. This will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and,…05 Mar 2026HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment ContractsThe Government strongly support inclusive PPE for all workers and welcome the new British Standards Institution standard. Central Government commercial teams have seen increased…05 Mar 2026HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment ContractsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: fit-to-form PPE is vital to protect all workers, and I agree that there is an opportunity for Government to do more here. We welcome the new…05 Mar 2026HANSARDHealth and Social Care: IT SystemsMy hon. Friend raises a serious point, which builds on the last question, which the Minister of State, Cabinet Office, who is also the Security Minister, answered, and the…05 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-EU Emission Trading SystemsAbsolutely; I could not agree more. At the heart of the negotiation on which my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office is leading is how we reduce bills, ease the…05 Mar 2026