§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was paid late to the private sector for goods and services by his Department in 1995–96. [26150]
§ Sir John WheelerThe information is not readily available in the format requested and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of bills were paid late by his Department in 1995–96. [26119]
§ Sir John WheelerInformation available relates to calendar years rather than financial years. In 1995 the Northern Ireland Office and Northern Ireland Departments paid 96.6 per cent. of their bills in accordance with agreed contractual conditions or, where no such contractual conditions existed, within 30 days of receipt of goods and services or the presentation of a valid invoice.