HC Deb 14 May 2004 vol 421 cc599-600W
Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many invoices were not paid by the Wales Office within the target of 30 days in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what the cost was of the late payment of these invoices. [172760]

Mr. Touhig

Of 1,686 invoices paid by the Wales Office in the 2003–04 financial year, 67 or just under 4 per cent. were paid late, with the remainder paid promptly within 30 days.

Office is not aware of any charge being incurred as a result of these late payments.