British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill

A Bill to place a duty on public bodies to have a presumption in favour of purchasing goods of British origin in purchasing decisions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

12 February 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require public bodies to presume that buying goods of British origin should be the default choice in their procurement decisions. It aims to give priority to British-origin goods across public sector purchasing and covers related purposes beyond the main policy.

Key Points

Duty on public bodies to presume that purchasing British-origin goods is the default in procurement decisions.
Aims to support British manufacturers and suppliers by prioritising domestic goods in public sector purchasing.
Covers public sector procurement and includes provision for connected purposes beyond the main policy.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, an early stage in its passage.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, the initial stage of debate on its general principles. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Public bodies across the UK (central and local government, NHS bodies, schools, universities, policing, and other public sector organisations)British manufacturers and suppliers of goods that could be procured by the public sectorPublic sector procurement professionals and supply chainsTaxpayers and the general public who fund public procurement

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill

13 Dec 2023

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 086 2023-24 (as introduced)

BillCommons

20 Mar 2024

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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