HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c290W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry 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. John Davies

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