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Some thoughts on the UK Government's proposals to "transform public procurement", that were published yesterday. (1/n) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plans-set-out-to-transform-procurement-providing-more-value-for-money-and-benefitting-small-business
Our friends at @EndCorruptionUK have welcomed the proposals (with caveats). We whole-heartedily agree that provision to disbar companies with no beneficial ownership disclosure is a great move. And is a clause in our Councils for Fair Tax Declaration (2/n) https://twitter.com/ukaccoalition/status/1339218764936704001?s=20
Here's what the abscence of Benefcial Ownership disclosure clause looks like. Pretty good (3/n)
But, the clauses on toughening up the exclusion of businesses displaying poor tax conduct are weak in the extreme. Nothing at all on tax avoiders. And a vague commitment to look at exclusion of tax evaders. Which, to be candid, is a no-brainer. (4/n)
So, you may ask, why the difference in approach. Well, some of it definitely relates to the EU Procurement Directive, which is not helpful in the area of tax. But the "Procurement Transformation Advisory Panel" has obviously had a big influence. (5/n)
This is a group that includes.... Amazon!
This is a group that refuses to disclose its terms of reference or the minutes of meetings. (6/n)
As we disclosed in this investigation at the end of October https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/amazon-secret-government-panel-helping-22904790
This is a group that refuses to disclose its terms of reference or the minutes of meetings. (6/n)
As we disclosed in this investigation at the end of October https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/amazon-secret-government-panel-helping-22904790
The UK Government's public procurement proposals are open to consultation until 10th March. We'll be looking to respond in the new year once it is clearer what the UK's relationship with the EU will look like. (7/n)
