§ Mr. Chopeasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many letters from hon. Members to his Department still awaiting a substantive reply were received more than (a) one month ago, (b) two months ago, (c) three months ago and (d) four months ago; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MooreThe number of letters from hon. Members to my Department still awaiting a substantive reply after one month is 54. After two months the figure is 33, after three months 10, and after four months 20. The total figure of 90 awaiting reply represents 1.5 per cent. of approximately 6,000 letters received by my Department from hon. Members during the last four months. The 90 letters concern matters on which further work has to be done before a substantive reply can be given.