Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 28541
Ministry of Defence: Billing
Tabled: 4 February 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that his Department pays contracted defence companies on time.
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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