Blair McDougall

Blair McDougall

Labour — East Renfrewshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 October 2026

Debate

Late Payments

Contribution

My hon. Friend is absolutely right; I know from personal experience how frustrating it is to have large firms use small firms as a source of free finance. The Commercial Payments Bill will clamp down on late payments by introducing maximum payment terms, providing stronger rights to interest and strengthening the powers of the Small Business Commissioner. She is right about the need for a culture change. The message from Government is that this legislation and this change is coming, and large companies should get their payment practices in order right now.

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