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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: Technology

Asked by Patricia FergusonLabourDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 24267

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his department takes to ensure that technology companies with which it contracts are not involved in actions that are contrary to UK Government values.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Ethical and integrity considerations are integral to government procurement. Any credible concerns relating to governance, legality, security, or human rights are assessed alongside technical and commercial factors. A supplier that does not meet the required legal, ethical, or security standards will not be eligible for a government contract.

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