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Goods and Services of UK Origin Bill
A Bill to establish a presumption in public sector procurement in favour of purchasing goods and services from businesses based in the UK; to require the Secretary of State to publish data on the value of Government contracts awarded to such businesses, and estimates of jobs created as a result, by region and nation; to make provision for a kitemark scheme for goods of predominantly UK origin; and for connected purposes.
The story so farThe Goods and Services of UK Origin Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 March 2021 by Gareth Thomas (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 16 Mar 2021
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 May 2021.