Amendment proposed: 2, page 30, line 16, at end insert—

‘(4) Any Minister of the Crown, Member of Parliament, Member of the House of Lords or senior civil servant involved in recommending a supplier for a contract under section 41 or 43 must make a public declaration to the Cabinet Office of any private financial interest in that supplier within 10 working days.’—(Angela Rayner.)

This amendment would implement a recommendation by the National Audit Office that any contracts awarded under emergency provisions or direct awards should include transparency declarations.

Question put, That the amendment be made.

The House divided: Ayes 230, Noes 280.

Question accordingly negatived.