§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was paid late to the private sector for goods and services by his Department in 1995–96. [26148]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information on the percentage of bills paid late is currently in the process of being collected and collated for publication by the Department of Trade and Industry. The form in which statistical information is collected within The Scottish Office for this purpose does not allow an accurate assessment of the annual value of late payment, and such a figure could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of bills were paid late by his Department in 1995–96. [26121]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThis information is being collated by the Department of Trade and Industry and will be published by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade before the summer recess.