§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will give the average time taken by his Department to send formal acknowledgements of receipt and replies to letters sent to him generally and by Members of Parliament in particular; how these times compare with a stated period as long ago as may be conveniently recorded; and what action he has taken or intends taking to expedite these replies to the taxpayers and their elected representatives.
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§ Mr. John SilkinI regret that the information is not available in the form requested and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. However, it is the practice of my Department that all letters from Members of Parliament, and from the public, are acknowledged immediately, and a full reply is sent as soon as possible.