§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on his Department's record on the payment of bills on time over the last two years. [72229]
§ Mr. LammyThe payment record of the Department of Health and its agencies is shown in the table.
No of bills per cent. paid within 30 days or contract terms April 2000–March 2001 358,523 95.97 April 2001–March 2002 387,119 94.97
Year Fees 5–10 Hours Subsistence 10–12 Hours Over 12 Hours Mileage Rate 1990 1991 1992 1993 £4.75 £10.00 £14.75 £0.30 1994 £4.75 £10.00 £14.75 £0.30