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Procurement Reform: Measures to create good jobs and opportunities in the UK

12 October 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Louise Haigh Lab Sheffield, Heeley

Community SecurityBusiness & Trade

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Louise Haigh raised concerns about procurement reform: measures to create good jobs and opportunities in the uk in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The Labour MP announced public procurement measures to support British industry and re-industrialisation.
  • The measures include establishing a Central Insourcing Unit to coordinate insourcing activities.
  • Private utilities are encouraged to apply social value criteria in their procurements.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Louise Haigh Lab Sheffield, Heeley

The Labour MP announced several public procurement measures aimed at supporting British industry, re-industrialisation, and community benefits. The measures include the establishment of a Central Insourcing Unit to coordinate insourcing activities, the centralisation of ship procurement under the National Shipbuilding Office, and the encouragement of private utilities to apply social value criteria in their procurements. These reforms are expected to back British industry, strengthen supply chains, and support growth across the country.

Other contributors (1)
  • Louise Haigh Lab Sheffield, Heeley

    The Labour MP outlined several initiatives, including the creation of a Central Insourcing Unit to coordinate insourcing activities, the centralisation of ship procurement under the National Shipbuilding Office, and the encouragement of private utilities to apply social value criteria in their procurements. She stated that these measures will support British industry, strengthen supply chains, and support growth across the country.

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