House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Procurement Act 2023 investigations
10 July 2025 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East
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At a glance
Key points
- The government has paused debarment investigations under the Procurement Act 2023 for seven suppliers linked to the Grenfell Tower fire.
- This pause is at the request of the Crown Prosecution Service and Metropolitan Police Service to prevent prejudice to criminal proceedings.
- The government remains committed to holding organisations accountable and will coordinate with the police and CPS as needed.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the pause of debarment investigations under the Procurement Act 2023 for seven suppliers related to the Grenfell Tower fire, at the request of the Crown Prosecution Service and Metropolitan Police Service to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings.
Action requested
I have decided to pause these seven debarment investigations until any ongoing or future criminal investigations and prosecutions are concluded. The government remains committed to holding organisations accountable and will continue engaging with the MPS and CPS to ensure future action does not impede police work.
Key facts
- Formal notices were issued to seven suppliers commencing debarment investigations under section 60 of the Procurement Act 2023.
- The Crown Prosecution Service and Metropolitan Police Service have significant concerns that these investigations could lead to unintentional prejudice against criminal proceedings.
- Debarment investigations are being paused until any ongoing or future criminal investigations and prosecutions are concluded.