§ 30. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why it took his Department until 11th January 1974 to reply to the letter from the hon. Member for West Ham, North dated 7th December 1973 regarding wages of hospital workers ; what was contained in this reply which could not have been sent before 31st December 1973 ; and whether he will take action to expedite replies in future.
§ Mr. AlisonI have written to the hon. Member.