Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Keith Vaz Excerpts
Wednesday 20th March 2013

(11 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chloe Smith Portrait Miss Smith
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Central Government policy is to pay undisputed invoices within five days and to pass 30-day payment terms down the supply chain as a condition of contract. That has earned this Government the title of fair payment champion, which is very important. We encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to use the mystery shopper service to “shop” poor practice where they find it. My hon. Friend will also know that we have streamlined the procurement process, removed bureaucracy and increased transparency. We are challenging the traditional ways of buying and are ready to be held to account for that.

Keith Vaz Portrait Keith Vaz (Leicester East) (Lab)
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Does the Minister agree that if a company fails to deliver on a contract, it should be put on a list and not allowed to bid for any future contracts?