§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why it took him until 7th December, 1971, to advise the hon. Member for West Ham, North on what action he took in connection with the substance of the communication from the hon. Member enclosing a communication from Mr. Bert Reeves, of Stratford, regarding the need for and proposals to improve the dangerous loads on the road; and whether he will expedite his replies in the future.
§ Mr. SharplesThe hon. Member's letter was received on 15th November. There was no undue delay in replying.