Written question asked by David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 16 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2008. It was answered by David Cairns (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Departmental Procurement
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what his Department's policy is on requesting discounts from its suppliers in return for swift payment of invoices.
- Answer
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In 2007-08, the Scotland Office paid 99.53 per cent. of its invoices within 30 days.The Office has few directly negotiated contracts and endeavours to utilise existing contracts of other government departments whenever possible; the prices negotiated under these contracts take into account the obligation to make prompt payment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 220425; 479 c1801-2W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Billing Scotland Office
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