HC Deb 27 October 1983 vol 47 c187W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how long it takes Her Majesty's Treasury to respond to letters from hon. Members; and if he will ensure that no reply takes longer than one month to send.

Mr. Ian Stewart

We seek to reply to letters within three weeks, though it can take up to six weeks when a more complex inquiry is made and information has to be gathered from different sources.