§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the exceptions allowed in his policy of insisting on prompt payment to sub-contractors by main contractors employed by Government Departments.
§ Mr. Portillo[holding answer 30 October 1992]There are to be no exceptions. If the hon. Member wishes to raise a particular case, I hope that he will contact me.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of sub-contractors are covered by his new condition of prompt payment of debts owed to them by contractors engaged on government contracts.
§ Mr. Portillo[holding answer 30 October 1992]: This condition is to apply to all sub-contractors.