§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of bills were paid late by his Department in 1995–96. [26109]
§ Mr. BoswellThis 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.
§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much was paid late to the private sector by his Department for goods and services in 1995–96. [26161]
§ Mr. BoswellThe information requested is not readily available and could not be produced without disproportionate cost. MAFF aims to pay all invoices within 30 days of the receipt or in accordance with terms agreed with suppliers.