AQW 7880/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his Department’s work on a social value bill; and for a timeline for the progression of such legislation.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 30 September 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 30 September 2020
- Answer due by
- 15 October 2020
- Answered
- 8 October 20208 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
It is one of my priorities to ensure social value is a key feature of public procurement particularly to help local communities to manage and recover from the impact of COVID-19.
I will be reconvening the Procurement Board in November and social value will be discussed, including the need for a Social Value Bill. The Procurement Board will consider legislation and refreshed policy on this subject.