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Goods and Services of UK Origin
16 March 2021
Lead MP
Gareth Thomas
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EconomyStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
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Gareth Thomas raised concerns about goods and services of uk origin in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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