HC Deb 16 April 2002 vol 383 cc907-8W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average length of time taken to answer letters to Ministers has been in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. [43948]

Ms Blears

For the calendar year 2001, the average time Ministers have taken to reply to letters is 22.91 days.

Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will reply to the letter dated 17 October 2001 from the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell relating, to any inquiry by Mr. Reeve of 6 Wellesford Close Banstead, Surrey. [48209]

Jacqui Smith

A reply was sent to the hon. Member on 23 October 2001.