§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why the Under-Secretary for Social Services has not replied to a letter dated 21st January from the hon. Member for Islington, South-West, about grants to adopting parents; and what steps he is taking to improve the efficient conduct of the correspondence of his Department.
§ Mr. DeanMy Department is conscious of the need to deal with correspondence as quickly as possible. I regret the delay in replying to the hon. Member's letter, but I have written to him today.