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Contracts: China

Asked by Sir Gavin WilliamsonConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 December 2025UIN 96652

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any Chinese companies are under investigation under the Procurement Act 2023.

Answered by Dan Jarvis

The Procurement Act 2023 allows the Government to investigate and, where appropriate, add suppliers to a centrally managed debarment list. Addition to the list impacts on a supplier’s eligibility for public contracts. These decisions can be taken on multiple grounds, including national security. The Government does not routinely comment on debarment investigations under the Procurement Act.

Any suppliers subject to debarment will be listed on gov.uk.

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