Women and Equalities written question – answered at on 13 June 2013.
Hazel Blears
Labour, Salford and Eccles
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities what steps her Department is taking to implement the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 in its procurement procedures.
Maria Miller
Minister for Women and Equalities, The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to her by the Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, my right hon. Friend Hugh Robertson on
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