On 1 September 2007, the National Specialist Contractors' Council (NSCC) will launch a campaign with the aim of The Fair Payment Campaign, which will be officially unveiled at a champagne reception attended by the new construction minister, Stephen Timms MP, on 19 September is calling for proper and timely payment throughout the supply chain to improve the quality of all construction projects. As interest rates continue to rise, the detrimental effects of poor payment practices on Specialist Contractors are felt ever more keenly with SMEs reportedly paying their suppliers up to 28 days before they themselves are paid.
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