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Debate between Penny Mordaunt and Claire Coutinho
Thursday 27th February 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Claire Coutinho Portrait Claire Coutinho (East Surrey) (Con)
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T6. I am very proud to be part of a party that is delivering on leaving the EU and that is investing billions in our health and education sectors. Will my right hon. Friend outline the steps that his Department is taking on public procurement to make sure that that money is spent wisely?

Penny Mordaunt Portrait The Paymaster General (Penny Mordaunt)
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I thank my hon. Friend for that excellent question. She will be aware that leaving the EU is a golden opportunity to reform our procurement rules. We must cut red tape. We must drive innovation and make it easier for small businesses to win those public sector contracts. We will achieve that by creating a bespoke system for British businesses that also complies with our international obligations.