HC Deb 17 July 1997 vol 298 c256W
Mrs. May

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what consultations she has had with bodies representing industry, including small businesses, in preparation for the forthcoming Green Paper on the late payment of debt. [9102]

Mrs. Roche

I have met the following bodies representing all sizes and types of business: the Forum of Private Business, the Federation of Small Businesses, the Confederation of British Industry, the British Chamber of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, the British Bankers Association, the Union of Independent Companies, the Country Landowners Association, and the National Farmers Union. In addition, my officials have met interested parties, including the Credit Services Association.

We will continue to meet interested parties during the consultation period following the publication of the Green Paper.