Uk Passport Contract

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:38 pm on 26 March 2018.

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Photo of Grahame Morris Grahame Morris Labour, Easington 3:38, 26 March 2018

I have constituents whose jobs are at risk as a result of this decision. The Minister says that this is a question of value for money, but my understanding is that the new contract represents a considerable reduction compared with the present arrangements, and I believe that De La Rue has been aggressively undercut by what might turn out to be an unviable bid. Would it not be better to award the contract to De La Rue, secure the jobs in the north-east, and enter into a gain-share arrangement so that the taxpayer can benefit from any efficiencies?