Labour MP's late payments bill to hit parliament next week

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Debbie Abrahams is proposing project bank accounts be a requirement on all public sector jobs

A 10 minute rule bill looking to guarantee prompt payment is set to have its first reading next week.

The bill, titled Public Sector Supply Chains (Project Bank Accounts) Bill, is being proposed by Labour MP Debbie Abrahams and will have its first reading next Tuesday (15 January) – the same day as MPs are due to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit plan.

 

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