Gavin Rice: Free from EU rules, Government contracts can be used as a tool to help struggling communities

Public bodies should award contracts to tenderers operating in regions with the most economic need.

James Roberts: Big state spender Roosevelt shouldn’t be Gove’s new role model

In that sense, his speech could easily have been given by a much more fitting figure for the Ditchley Foundation: Tony Blair.

Lewis Feilder: The Armed Forces must be more flexible over recruitment to attract those with the skills we need

Many of the most technically-gifted would run a mile from the strictures of military discipline. Greater agility in procurement could also give us an edge.

Bob Seely: Saving Britain billions. Ideas for the contenders in this leadership contest.

This is a contribution to the debate – now let’s see what the candidates offer during the week ahead.

Anthony Browne: Policy Gains from Brexit 6) Getting public procurement to work

At one point, City Hall officials told me the only way to get a project done was to hire external lawyers to take City Hall’s procurement lawyers to court.

Philip Dunne: Defence helps boost our prosperity. Here are my recommendations to grow its contribution.

The MoD should use the opportunity of Brexit to reflect on whether EU competition rules should continue to apply to procurement.

Gary Porter: Leaving the EU will allow simpler and more flexible local government

We must seize the opportunities to provide services in a more efficient way – cutting the long delays on public procurement is an obvious example.

Robert Halfon: Hospital car parking charges must be scrapped

We cannot say the NHS is free at the point of access if people face extortionate fees to get to appointments or visit sick relatives.

Judy Terry: Councils and schools need to take more trouble over procurement

Take the time to create an accurate specification – millions can be wasted on late changes.