HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c269W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will cease the practice of addressing hon. Members who belong to Her Majesty's Opposition by their Christian names when answering letters on controversial issues, as this causes offence to their constituents.

Mr. Peter Walker

This has always been regarded as a matter best left to the discretion of the correspondents.