§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Energy 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.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy ministerial colleagues and I aim to reply to most inquiries from right hon. and hon. Members within 10 working days, but some complex questions may take longer.