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House of Commons · General Debate

Goods and Services of UK Origin

16 March 2021 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Gareth Thomas Labour (Co-op) Harrow West

EconomyBrexitBusiness & Trade

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At a glance

Gareth Thomas raised concerns about goods and services of uk origin in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Ministers should encourage the purchase of goods and services from British firms to aid economic recovery
  • The PPE scandal saw UK companies ignored, leading to overpriced contracts with foreign suppliers
  • The Bill aims to improve transparency by requiring data publication on Government contracts awarded to UK businesses

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Gareth Thomas Labour (Co-op) Harrow West

Ministers should encourage the purchase of goods and services from British firms to aid economic recovery. The PPE scandal during the pandemic saw numerous UK companies ignored, leading to overpriced contracts with foreign suppliers. This Bill aims to improve transparency by requiring data publication on Government contracts awarded to UK businesses, fostering a kitemark scheme for predominantly UK-origin products, and ensuring regional balance in procurement.

Other contributors (1)
  • Gareth Thomas Lab Co-op Harrow West

    Critiques the handling of PPE procurement during the pandemic, highlighting that British manufacturers were often overlooked despite offering competitive solutions. Proposes a Bill to mandate regional and national data publication on Government contracts awarded to UK businesses, introduce a kitemark scheme for predominantly UK-origin products, and address the imbalance in contract distribution across regions.

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