§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what percentage of bills to his Department were paid(a) in accordance with agreed contractual conditions and (b) within 30 days of receiving goods and services or the presentation of a valid invoice where no contractual conditions applied in the last year for which figures are available. [18817]
§ Mr. BoswellI refer the Hon. Member to the answer given by the Economic Secretary on 17 December 1996,Official Report, columns 506–507. Any additional information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.