HC Deb 24 March 1987 vol 113 c141W
39. Mr. Watts

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make it his policy to require prime contractors to pay subcontractors promptly.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Our policy is to encourage prime contractors to follow the Ministry's example and pay subcontractors promptly when their work has been satisfactorily completed. We cannot require them to do so.