3. Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Procurement Update

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:13 pm on 25 January 2022.

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Photo of James Evans James Evans Conservative 3:13, 25 January 2022

Minister, I'm sorry if this sounds a bit like repetition, but we all do know just how important public procurement is and what an actual big economic lever it is for the public sector to help our businesses right across Wales. And, Minister, my question is: what engagement and discussions have you had with the Welsh Local Government Association and the economic forum that they have there to try to encourage local authorities right across Wales to support local businesses, because doing that will help local economies right across Wales? And, following on from that, what is the future of Sell2Wales with this Bill, because I know a lot of local firms in my constituency tell me that they struggle to get on the Sell2Wales frameworks, and then it's obviously very difficult for local authorities then to use local firms because they have to go through Sell2Wales. So, if you could tell me what the future is also for Sell2Wales with this Bill. Thank you.