§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of bills were paid late by(a) the diplomatic wing and (b) the Overseas Development Administration in 1995–96. [26108]
§ Mr. HanleyThis information is being collated by the Department of Trade and Industry and will be published by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade before the summer recess.
§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much was paid late to the private sector for goods and services by(a) the diplomatic wing and (b) the Overseas Development Administration in 1995–96. [26155]
§ Mr. HanleyWe do not distinguish between payments to the public and private sectors and to analyse invoices paid in 1995–96 on this basis would involve disproportionate cost.