What steps he is taking to ensure that Government suppliers and subcontractors are paid on time.

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me in this Opposition day debate, which, judging by the Benches opposite, Opposition Members

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me in this Opposition day debate, which, judging by the Benches opposite, Opposition Members

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me in this Opposition day debate, which, judging by the Benches opposite, Opposition Members

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me in this Opposition day debate, which, judging by the Benches opposite, Opposition Members

My hon. Friend pre-empts me; I was about to refer to his speech.

I thank the hon. Lady for that intervention. She makes a very valid point.

I am very grateful to the Minister for that commitment.

I thank the hon. Lady for that intervention. She makes a very valid point.

It is an honour to follow the right hon.