§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the average length of time taken by his Department to respond to right hon. and hon. Members' correspondence during the summer recess.
§ Mr. Maude[holding answer 26 July 1988]: The information is only available at a disproportionate cost. However, my Department always aims to answer right hon. and hon. Members' correspondence as soon as possible, although some delays may occur during a recess.