HC Deb 22 May 2002 vol 386 cc373-4W
Mr. Whittingdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he expects a reply to be sent to the letters to the Minister of State for Pensions dated 31 October 2001 and 2 July 2001 concerning Mrs. Anita Stamp of Mayland. [45492]

Mr. McCartney

The response was issued on 9 April 2002 with an apology for the delay which was due to an administrative error. The particular circumstances that gave rise to this delay have been fully reviewed and the related procedural arrangements have been strengthened to prevent a recurrence.