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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Procurement

Asked by Dame Harriett BaldwinConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 March 2025UIN 33868

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has adopted trade union representation requirements in their procurement processes since July 2024.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government procurement processes apply all applicable legislation and published procurement policy set by the Cabinet Office. MHCLG has regard for the National Procurement Policy Statement which drives procurement to deliver Government Missions. The Social Value Model for procurement includes Fair Work criteria including criteria linked to Fair Working conditions and Trade Union representation.

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