§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. [130031]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 11 July 2000]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Minister for Small Businesses and E-commerce on 13 July 2000, Official Report, column 621W.