§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why it took him until 15 May to reply to the letters dated 31 March and 4 April and the complaint concerning the continual and regular delays in his Department in replying to correspondence; and what was contained in this letter of 15 May which could and should have been sent earlier.
§ Mr. RaisonI am satisfied that the hon. Member's correspondence is given the appropriate priority, having regard to the pressure of work in the Department.