Written question asked by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Friday, 11 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 November 2011. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 December 2011 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Government Departments: Procurement

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what effect the Growth Review and Procurement Review will have on ensuring that Government tenders include an assessment of the (a) jobs, (b) tax revenues, (c) potential benefits to the domestic manufacturing supply chain and (d) welfare costs associated with jobs moving overseas in assessing the value for money of bids; and whether these factors will be assessed when assessing tenders for new nuclear power stations.

Answer: On 21 November 2011, I announced a new approach to ensure the huge purchasing power of Government supports the task of boosting growth, and enables the Government to actively shape the UK market for the long term.This approach is reflected in the autumn statement and associated documentation of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, my right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Mr Osborne), published on 29 November 2011. This can be found at:"http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/as2011_index.htm"

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