§ Mr. Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales, in view of the fact that it frequently takes upwards of two months to obtain replies from his Department to letters from hon. Members, whether he will take immediate steps to expedite such replies.
§ Mr. Alec JonesEvery effort is made, and will continue to be made, to deal with correspondence from hon. Members as expeditiously as possible. Inquiries sometimes have to be made which can 743W lead to delays. My right hon. and learned Friend regrets that some delay was unavoidable in the case of correspondence on compensation paid for properties affected by the North Wales expressway, about which a letter was sent to the hon. and learned Member on 10th November.