§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many letters he and his colleagues in his Department have received in each of the following four-week periods: 3 to 29 June 1979, 1 to 26 October 1979 and 3 to 28 March 1980.
§ Mrs. ChalkerPeriod (1) 2,360, (2) 2,196, (3) 2,699.
These figures exclude letters not requiring ministerial reply, but include letters from Ministers' constituents and organisations such as professional bodies and trades unions, as well as inquiries from hon. Members.