Written question asked by Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 20 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 April 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 25 April 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Protective Clothing: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the report published by the National Audit Office on 30 March 2022 on their investigation into the management of PPE contracts, whether the Government (a) consulted with or (b) made use of any third-party organisations who have experience in detecting fraud or identifying fake or counterfeit products.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

156510

Session

2021-22

Subjects

Contracts Counterfeit manufacturing Fraud Protective clothing Regulation

Link

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