§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the target time will be in 2002–03 for(a) Ministers to reply to letters from hon. Members and (b) officials in her Department to reply to letters received directly from members of the public. [44958]
§ Mr. CabornIn 2002–03 we will continue to aim to answer all correspondence, whether it be from hon. Members or the general public, within 18 working days.