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HANSARDPublic Procurement ProcessesI beg to move, That this House has considered reform of public procurement processes. It is a great privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, and I am grateful to…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Procurement ProcessesPublic procurement is for all, not just the Government or privateers. This is all about social value. The fact that a vital local employer in Birkenhead, a deprived constituency,…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Procurement ProcessesThe hon. Lady makes a good point, which I will cover a bit later. Team Resolute is led by a Spanish ship company called Navantia, which is guaranteed to get at least 40% of the…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Procurement ProcessesI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention; I am just about to cover that point. Only by including a social value calculation can we ensure that every contract is transparent,…25 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Procurement ProcessesYes, I do agree with the right hon. Gentleman. In December 2020, the Cabinet Office published a social value model that said there should be a requirement on Government…25 Jan 2023 Bills sponsored (1)