HC Deb 15 July 1985 vol 83 cc33-4W
Mr. Tom Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will indicate the average time taken by his Department to provide a substantive answer to letters from right hon. and hon. Members during the 12 months period to the latest available date.

Sir Keith Joseph

The best estimate that I can make is that during the past year the average time taken was 33 working days.