Source · Select Committees · Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
Recommendation 41
41
Paragraph: 169
The post-pandemic and post-Brexit environment will provide the Government with an opportunity to reshape how...
Conclusion
The post-pandemic and post-Brexit environment will provide the Government with an opportunity to reshape how public procurement can be used to drive innovation by British businesses. Whilst there was no appetite amongst witnesses for industrial policy to be used to prop-up failing businesses, beyond support for defensive policy to support change, it was clear that there is a desire for the power of government to more effectively harnessed to meet the Grand Challenges established by the 2017 Industrial Strategy.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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