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Written question asked by Debbie Abrahams (Labour) on Thursday, 13 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 (named day). It was answered by Eddie Hughes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Project Bank Accounts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information he holds on the use of Project Bank Accounts by (a) his Department, (b) Government agencies his Department has responsibility for and (c) non-departmental bodies his Department has responsibility for.

Answer

Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) are just one way that government departments support fair payment as part of the Government's Prompt Payment Code.

We do not hold data on PBAs if we have assessed it is not practical, efficient and cost effective to use them on our current construction projects.

Along with all government departments, and as set out in the Construction Playbook, we have committed to use PBAs on our construction projects unless there are compelling reasons not to.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1068
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Project bank accounts
Link
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