§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport 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. [130036]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 11 July 2000]: The percentage of valid invoices for goods and services paid within 30 days or other agreed payment terms by my Department and the Royal Parks Agency was as follows:
Percentage 1998–99 1999–2000 DCMS 97.8 99.6 Royal Parks Agency 98.0 94.0 Combined 97.9 97.3