§ 37. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what date he received the communication dated 20th January 1974 from the hon. Member for West Ham, North concerning new evidence of delay upon the part of Ministers and others within ministerial control replying to letters from Members of Parliament; and what action he has taken 61W or intends taking to deal with these and related matters.
§ Mr. AlisonMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister sent me a copy of his reply of 23rd January to the hon. Gentlemen's letter of 20th January. I am writing to the hon. Gentleman.