HC Deb 23 January 1984 vol 52 c429W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average time it takes for his Department to reply to letters from hon. Members.

Mr. Gummer

This Department makes every effort to reply to all correspondence as quickly as possible. Officials are regularly reminded of the importance we attach to delays being kept to the minimum.

If the hon. Member is concerned about a delay on a particular case, I would he very willing to look into the matter.