§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that hon. Members are kept waiting weeks for replies to correspondence sent to Ministers on matters which could be dealt with within a few days if a Minister or junior Minister were available to sign letters; and whether he will ensure that there is a Minister on duty, particularly during Parliamentary Recesses, to deal with correspondence from hon. Members.
§ The Prime MinisterI am not aware of any general difficulty but if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind perhaps he would take it up with the Minister concerned.