HC Deb 27 October 1989 vol 158 cc653-4W
Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of letters from honourable Members to his Department received a reply(a) in under four weeks, (b) within four to six weeks, (c) within six to eight weeks and (d) over eight weeks, in each of the last three years.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

I regret that the information is not readily available in the form requested. The aim of all Ministers in the Ministry of Defence is to answer letters from hon. Members within two to four weeks. There are, however, inevitably occasions when this is not possible.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the hon. Member for Greenock and Port Glasgow can expect to receive a response to his letter, dated 11 August, concerning Private W. McLuskey, 1st Battalion, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

My noble Friend the parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces has written to the hon. Member today.

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