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Written question asked by Richard Page (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many payments were made by his Department in each of the last five years to suppliers in which compensation was paid due to late payment. - This information not held centrally and would incur disproportionate cost. (Holding answer 27 March 2001).
Answer

Mr. Page: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many payments were made by his Department in each of the last five years to suppliers in which compensation was paid due to late payment. [R] [155791] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 27 March 2001]: This information is not held centrally and could therefore only be answered at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155791; 365 c653W
Session
2000-01
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Billing Administrative delays Department of Trade and Industry
Link
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