§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of valid invoices have been paid by the Small Business Service within 30 days in each quarter since April 2000. [146501]
§ Mr. ByersI have been informed by David Irwin, Chief Executive of the Small Business Service that the information requested is as follows:
Per cent. April-June 97 July-September 97 October-December 99
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of letters the Chief Executive of the Small Business Service has replied to within 10 working days in each quarter since April 2000. [146510]
§ Mr. ByersI am informed by David Irwin, Chief Executive of the Small Business Service, that the details are as follows:
Quarter Per cent, of all letters replied to within 10 days April-June 2000 96 July-September 2000 86 October-December 2000 91