Proceeding contribution from Andrew Smith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 September 2011. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Late Payments (SMEs).

Late Payments (SMEs)

I join the congratulations on how my hon. Friend is putting forward this important case. Does she not agree that the previous Labour Government brought in the target of five-day payment, as well as the ability to charge interest, which was mentioned by the hon. Member for Upper Bann (David Simpson) in his intervention? The problem is that in the public sector not enough Departments, agencies and local councils are complying with that target, so stronger measures are needed.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 532 c261WH
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Business Billing Finance EU law Public sector Standards Small businesses
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Late Payments (SMEs)

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