§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of correctly presented bills were paid by his Department in(a) 1998–99 and (b) 1999–2000 within 30 days of receipt of (i)goods and services, (ii) a valid invoice and (iii) other agreed payment terms. [130034]
§ Mr. StrawOwing to disproportionate cost, I am unable to provide information on bills paid by my Department in the format the hon. Member requires. However, I am able to provide information on the percentage of bills paid within 30 days of a valid invoice as given in the table.
Percentage Year Valid invoices 1998–99 96.6 1999–2000 96.3