HC Deb 12 March 1996 vol 273 cc576-7W
Mr. Betts

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what values of payments were outstanding within his Department on 5 March, which were beyond the date on the invoice and, where no date was specified, older than 28 days. [20475]

Mr. Boswell

The information requested is not readily available and could not be produced without disproportionate cost. MAFF aims to pay all invoices within 30 days of the receipt or in accordance with terms agreed with suppliers. Currently 85 per cent. of all payments are made by the due date.