Procurement Minister

EDM number 737 in 2008-09, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 09/02/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Central government.

That this House recognises the importance of using procurement policy to support British industry and business; recognises that Government procurement can be used as a catalyst for many sectors of the economy, particularly at a time of economic downturn; acknowledges the need for a co-ordinated approach to procurement across Government departments in order to maximise the potential benefits to UK business and industry; and calls for the creation of a ministerial post with direct responsibility for all Government procurement.

This motion has been signed by a total of 33 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.