§ Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his Department's policy on the payment of invoices to small and medium sized businesses.
§ Mr. CurryThe policy of MAFF in payment of invoices to small and medium sized businesses is to comply with this Department's standard contractual terms which are 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. The only exception is when prompt payment terms are negotiated; on such occasions the Department pays within 14 days of receipt of invoice.