§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Transport why it took him until 16 March to write to the 377W hon. Member for Newham, North-West advising him that his letters of 17 December 1980 and 12 January 1981 had been passed on to British Railways; and whether he will take action to expedite such replies in future.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI very much regret the delay in replying to the hon. Member's letters.
I always seek to ensure that delays in answering correspondence are kept to a minimum and will continue to do so.