I will in a moment. Many Members have ignored the fact that the Bill already contains measures to improve transparency and increase prompt payment in the public sector. My Department pays within five days of receipt of 95% of undisputed invoices, and within 30 days of receipt of 99%. That excellent performance—which is what I would call it—must be rolled out much more widely in the public sector if the culture is to be changed, but we also need transparency.
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Matt Hancock
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 18 November 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill.
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