Small Business Commissioner: Late Payments Debate
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Lord Lexden
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Small Business Commissioner: Late Payments
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Lord Callanan (Con)
We do not just set up a review body; we have a consultation, as we are obliged to for all legislative proposals. It is important to get responses from all concerned. I have had many debates in this House where people have criticised us for lack of, or inappropriate lengths of, consultation, so I make no apologies for going through the consultation process. It is important to gain a range of views on this subject. We need to take the time to respond to it properly and correctly, and we will do so.
Lord Lexden (Con)
Are the Government setting a fine example by settling their own payments promptly?
Lord Callanan (Con)
The answer is yes. We have already established a formal payment period for contracts for public authorities.