10. Will the Minister make a statement on public procurement in Wales? OAQ(4)0378(FIN)

Jane Hutt The Wales procurement policy statement that I issued in 2012 has been widely adopted across Wales. I will deliver an oral statement on 11 March to provide an update on progress on improving public procurement.

Janet Finch-Saunders What steps are you taking to encourage local authorities and health boards, within the regional procurement framework, to procure local quality Welsh produce for our schools and hospitals?

Jane Hutt A clear objective, particularly of our community benefits approach, is to apply social clauses and ensure that local supply chains are fully engaged in public procurement.