§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average length of time taken by his Department to respond to correspondence from right hon. and hon. Members during the summer recess.
§ Mr. YoungerThe average length of time taken to respond to correspondence from right hon. and hon. Members during the summer recess should not differ greatly from our normal practice of answering within three weeks. However, allowance must be made for some slight delays owing to summer leave arrangements.