Government Contracts: Randox Laboratories
Debate between Rachel Hopkins and Maggie Throup(2 years, 2 months ago)
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Maggie Throup
The evidence that we produced in response to the Humble Address has been laid in the Library.
Rachel Hopkins (Luton South) (Lab)
The chief operating officer of the civil service requested the restoration of competitive tendering by March 2021. Will the Minister confirm that that did not happen, tell us how many more contracts were issued without tender after that date, and explain why the emergency procurement rules are still in use almost a year after the deadline?
Maggie Throup
There is a lot of detail in that question. If I may, I will write to the hon. Lady with answers.
Covid-19: Government Response
Debate between Rachel Hopkins and Maggie Throup(2 years, 6 months ago)
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Maggie Throup
I reassure the hon. Gentleman that I am wearing my face covering today out of choice and because I believe it is the right thing to do.
Rachel Hopkins (Luton South) (Lab)
We know that the success of any public health roll-out comes through working closely with local councils and local government, so will the Minister let the House know when she last spoke to the Association of Directors of Public Health or the Local Government Association about the potential plan B and how it would be successful?
Maggie Throup
I have spoken to numerous stakeholders with regard to my portfolio. I reassure the hon. Lady that we address the issues as and when we need to.