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Government Departments: Procurement

Asked by Dr Ellie ChownsGreen PartyCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129378

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to publish data on (a) the number and outcomes of procurement challenges and (b) the costs incurred by both contracting authorities and suppliers in such cases.

Answered by Chris Ward

It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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