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9 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 23 December 2025UIN 100339

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2025 to Question 69366 on 9 Downing Street: Repairs and Maintenance, what is the reason for the delay in submitting the invoice for the works in 2024.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The invoice submission was delayed by the contractor. Payment could not be made until the invoice was received.

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