Questions for Written Answer

HL Deb 14 October 2003 vol 653 c105WA

Lord Jopling

asked the Leader of the House: Whether she intends to reinforce the existing convention that Questions for Written Answer should be given replies within two weeks; and what steps she intends to take in connection with those departments that have failed to provide replies to the 52 Questions that have awaited replies on 7 October for between three and 12 weeks. [HL4653]

Baroness Amos

The time taken to reply to Parliamentary Questions is an issue that concerns me and my ministerial colleagues.

I have recently reminded colleagues of the importance of prompt and accurate answers and will continue to do so on a weekly basis.