Question follow-through · 70053

House of Commons: Stationery

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what guidance the House has issued to encourage the procurement of British-made (a) office products and (b) stationery by (i) Members and (ii) their staff.

answeredHouse of Commons Commission

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Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Tabled
22 Jul 2025
Target answer date
1 Sept 2025
Answer
15 Oct 2025 · 85 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 22 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what guidance the House has issued to encourage the procurement of British-made (a) office products and (b) stationery by (i) Members and (ii) their staff.

  2. 1 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    Under current legislation and guidance, specifying the origin of goods or services is only permitted if it is necessary to do so in order for the requirements to be understood. The legislation expressly provides that any requirement specifying the origin ...

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