Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Ward and Sean Woodcock

Thursday 4th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sean Woodcock (Banbury) (Lab)]

T7. What steps is the Minister taking to support small and medium-sized businesses in Banbury with public procurement?

[Chris Ward]

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy, and we are looking at reforming procurement rules to do everything we can to make sure that the £400 billion a year we spend on this does everything possible to help small businesses. We consulted in the summer, including on late payments and reforming social value, and we are going to bring forward a package of reforms shortly on this.