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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Department for Transport: Public Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13237, if she will provide the relevant extracts from the contracts finder website pertaining to which (a) arm's length bodies and (b) other bodies sponsored by his Department currently hold contracts with (i) public affairs, (ii) lobbying and (iii) government relations consultancies; and what the value and purpose of each such contract is.

Answer

Each ALB and other bodies sponsored by the Department follow the same principles in line with transparency requirements for contracts awarded over £12,000 (including VAT) by publishing on the Governments Contracts Finder Service or Find a Tender service.

  • Contracts Finder for public sector contracts worth over £12,000 (including VAT) in England and with non-devolved bodies

  • Find a Tender for high value public sector contracts in the UK, usually above £139,688

The Department does not have immediate oversight of on the number of contracts awarded via individual ALBs, Public bodies as they run their own procurements and engagement should be made directly, or specific search via Contracts Finder or Find a Tender Service.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15471
Session
2026-27
Related items
Department for Transport: Public Relations
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Contracts Department for Transport Public relations Lobbying
Link
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