§ 45. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why it took him 13 days to reply to a communication sent to him on 19th April by the hon. Member for West Ham, North concerning selective employment tax payable by the Manor House Hospital; and whether he will in future expedite replies to Members of Parliament.
§ Mr. DiamondMy hon. Friend indicated in his letter that he would be tabling a Question on this, which did not appear. The reply took ten working days to be sent. I am satisfied that letters from hon. Members are dealt with as speedily as possible.