Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 28543
Defence: Billing
Tabled: 4 February 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken for his Department to process invoices for contracted work by SMEs in the defence sector.
Answer
Maria EagleThe Ministry of Defence is committed to ensuring its suppliers of all sizes are paid what they are owed promptly. The department aims to pay 90% of undisputed and valid invoices from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within five days. We are excee...
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