§ 23. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date he received the communication from the hon. Member for Newham, North-West concerning Mr. Mustafa Mehmet, of Stratford, East London; why it took him until 7 August to send in effect a formal acknowledgement letter saying the matter was receiving attention; and whether he will expedite his replies in future.
§ Mr. RaisonThe hon. Member's undated letter reached us on 25 July and was acknowledged the same day. He was sent a further letter on 7 August informing him that arrangements were being made to interview the parties concerned. After the two interviews had taken place and the information had been assessed, a substantive reply was sent to him on 18 August. It will continue to be our aim to reply to correspondence from hon. Members as quickly as possible.