Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What percentage of bills to his Department for the financial year 1995 to 1996 were paid (a) in accordance with agreed contractual conditions and (b) within 30 days of receiving goods and services or the presentation of a valid invoice where no contractual conditions applied. - Ref to 281 c613-4W.

Answer: Mr. Betts: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of bills to his Department for the financial year 1995 to 1996 were paid (a) in accordance with agreed contractual conditions and (b) within 30 days of receiving goods and services or the presentation of a valid invoice where no contractual conditions applied. [21203] Mr. Hanley: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the President of the Board of Trade on 18 July 1996, c. 613-14. Any additional information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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