§ Mr. Chopeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many letters from hon. Members to his Department still awaiting a substantive reply were received more than (a) one month ago, (b) two months ago, (c) three months ago and (d) four months ago; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JoplingThe number of letters from hon. Members to my Department still awaiting a substantive reply received more than(a) one month ago is eight, (b) two months ago is one, (c) three monts ago is nil and (d) four months ago is nil.
My Department aims to reply to all ministerial correspondence within three weeks of its receipt.