House of Commons: Catering
Commons · Question 5267 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · House of Commons Commission · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to ensure British suppliers are given preference in House of Commons catering contracts.
Answer
Answered by Nick Smith, 15 Jun 2026
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 our requirements to be understood. Where possible and appropriate Parliament will endeavour to purchase British g...