A Bill to establish a presumption in public sector procurement in favour of purchasing goods and services from businesses based in the UK; to require the Secretary of State to publish data on the value of Government contracts awarded to such businesses, and estimates of jobs created as a result, by region and nation; to make provision for a kitemark scheme for goods of predominantly UK origin; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)
4 May 2021
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The Goods and Services of UK Origin Bill would give public sector buyers a default preference to contract with UK-based businesses for goods and services. It would also require the government to publish data on contract values awarded to UK firms and estimates of jobs created by region, and would establish a kitemark for goods mainly of UK origin.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and has not yet progressed to further stages.
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16 Mar 2021
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
