HC Deb 22 May 1980 vol 985 c290W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why it took him until 15 May to reply to the letters dated 31 March and 4 April and the complaint concerning the continual and regular delays in his Department in replying to correspondence; and what was contained in this letter of 15 May which could and should have been sent earlier.

Mr. Raison

I am satisfied that the hon. Member's correspondence is given the appropriate priority, having regard to the pressure of work in the Department.