§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why it took until 30th December, 1971 for her to write to the hon. Member for West Ham, North, to inform him that his latter of the 8th December regarding St. Angela's School, Forest Gate, E.2, was being raised with the local authority; and whether, in future, she will ensure that such formal replies are sent to Members of Parliament in periods of less than three weeks.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeMy right hon. Friend wrote to the hon. Member on 7th January about this matter.