Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 3 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on the application of the Government's Better Payment Practice Code.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what her Department's policy is on the application of the Government's Better Payment Practice Code. [136839] Margaret Beckett: Defra's payment policy is to pay invoices within 30 days of receipt and agreement of a valid invoice properly supported with proof of delivery of the goods, services and works requested. Defra is a signatory to the Government's Better Payment Practice Code. My Department's payment performance is reported annually to Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 136839; 413 c174-5W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Codes of practice Billing Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Payments Standards
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk