Written question asked by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 January 2001. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 January 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, what percentage of valid invoices have been paid by the Small Business Service within 30 days in each quarter since April 2000. - Includes table.

Answer: Mr. Heathcoat-Amory: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of valid invoices have been paid by the Small Business Service within 30 days in each quarter since April 2000. [146501] Mr. Byers: I have been informed by David Irwin, Chief Executive of the Small Business Service that the information requested is as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Per cent. April-June 97 July-September 97 October-December 99 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c624W;361 c626W; 146501
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Billing Department of Trade and Industry Government departments Payments Small Business Service
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk