§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of correctly presented bills were paid by his Department within 30 days of receipt of goods and services or a valid invoice in the last 12 months. [140728]
§ Mr. ByersThe percentage of correctly presented bills which were paid within 30 days of receipt of goods and services or a valid invoice, for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 October 2000, was 93 per cent.
Comparable information prior to 1 January 2000 is not available.