HC Deb 13 June 2003 vol 406 c322W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many closed consultation exercises are awaiting a response from the Department of Trade and Industry; when responses are expected for each one; and what is the longest period a closed consultation has been awaiting a response. [113218]

Ms Hewitt

There are 16 DTI consultations that are awaiting a response. Of these, five have closed within the last three weeks.