House of Commons: Stationery
Commons · Question 70053 · Tabled 22 Jul 2025 · House of Commons Commission · Official record
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Katie Lam
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.
Answer
Answered by Nick Smith, 15 Oct 2025
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 ...