§ Mr. McTaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what sums are currently outstanding to the blood transfusion service from the private sector for the supply of blood products.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI am informed by the Common Services Agency, of which the Scottish national blood transfusion service is a division, that its policy is that invoices should be paid by the end of the month following the month of issue. As at 8 March 1989, three invoices, the largest being for £2,225, were outstanding beyond that period. The Common Services Agency is pursuing prompt payment of the outstanding accounts.