§ 21. Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what further consideration he has given to the introduction of a statutory right to interest on late payment of debt.
§ Mr. NelsonAs my right hon. and learned Friend announced in his Budget speech, a consultation paper on late payment of commercial debt was issued on 30 November. The consultation period closed on 31 March. We are currently considering the responses to this document.