HC Deb 09 July 1984 vol 63 c357W
Mr. Colvin

asked the Prime Minister whether she will reconsider the present practice whereby right hon. and hon. Members who have tabled oral questions asking her to list her official engagements for the day, and whose questions are not reached, receive a written reply.

The Prime Minister

Yes. Following discussions through the usual channels, right hon. and hon. Members who have tabled oral questions asking me to list my engagements for the day, and whose questions are not reached, will with effect from 16 July 1984 not receive a written reply unless they specifically ask that one should be made available.