Small and Medium-sized Enterprises — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:46 pm on 23 October 2012.

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Photo of Lord Cotter Lord Cotter Liberal Democrat 2:46, 23 October 2012

I thank the Minister for his Answer. Will he and his officials look at the important reports and surveys carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses and the British Chambers of Commerce and note their recommendations? There is a lot of very good information in there. I am glad that the Government have improved their record on payment, but it is still not satisfactory that local councils and other departments are not paying as promptly as they should. I am encouraged by the Minister saying that government departments are going to look at their suppliers. I ask him to ensure that they sign up to the prompt payment code.