HC Deb 15 July 1985 vol 83 c32W
Mr. Tom Clarke

asked 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 Walker

My 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.