Value for Money in Public Spending 2022-07-14
2022-07-14
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about ensuring that public funds are spent effectively and efficiently.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure value for money in public spending. The spending review 2021 placed renewed emphasis on ensuring that every pound of taxpayers' money was spent well and focused on the areas that make the most difference to people's daily lives.
The spending review 2021 placed renewed emphasis on ensuring that every pound of taxpayers' money was spent well and focused on the areas that make the most difference to people's daily lives. At the spring statement 2022, Her Majesty's Government also set out plans to ensure that Departments were delivering the highest-quality services at the best value.
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Q2
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The MP is questioning why certain principles are not included in the face of the Procurement Bill.
Can the Minister explain to the House why the principles of value for money, public good, transparency, integrity, fair treatment of suppliers and non-discrimination are not on the face of the Procurement Bill, as proposed in the Government's White Paper. Value for money is a crucial part of what will be going on.
Value for money is on the face of the Bill; it is a crucial part of what will be going on. When the Bill has completed its passage, it will be issued alongside principles of procurement for Government bodies to follow. This will ensure that value for money is put front and centre.
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public good, transparency, integrity, fair treatment of suppliers and non-discrimination are not addressed
She Asks What We Are Doing To Ensure Value For Money, Then When We Do Something To Ensure It, She Does Not Like It.
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