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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Procurement

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Government press release entitled Government orders that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode, published on 5 August 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the number of additional jobs created as a result of the new procurement requirements.

Answer

The Cabinet Office will publish detailed guidance on the application of social value criteria in central government procurement in the autumn. This will include standard reporting metrics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25757
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Government departments Job creation Procurement
Link
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