§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Energy why it took until 17 March to tell the hon Member for Newham, North-West that his letter dated 3 March had been referred to another Minister as the matter raised concerning the Electricity Consumers' Council was within the other Minister's responsibility; and whether he will take steps to expedite such action in future.
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§ Mr. Norman LamontThe Department is currently receiving a very large number of letters. Every effort is made to deal as speedily as possible with letters from hon. Members.