§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security 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. [130038]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 11 July 2000]: I refer the hon. Member to the written answer from the Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry, on 13 July 2000, Official Report, column 621W.