Leaving the EU Departmental Preparedness 2020-01-22
2020-01-22
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The UK is set to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020.
What steps are being taken to ensure the preparedness of Government Departments for this event? How will ensuring that apprentices make up a high proportion of workforce in companies bidding for government contracts contribute?
Departments are undertaking necessary work to embrace new opportunities post-Brexit. Overhauling government procurement will make it more efficient, responsive, and flexible, ensuring British talent is at the forefront of wealth creation with a focus on apprentices.
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UK is set to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020.
How will the Government ensure contracts go to British companies and what measures will be taken by public bodies to prioritize British firms?
Grateful for the point on buying British and putting British firms, workers, and UK first; one benefit of Brexit is the ability to prioritize domestic companies.
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