§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment during what hours his office is normally open to inquiries from hon. Members and others.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 20 July 1989]: My office is always open to inquiries during normal working hours—and often well beyond.
§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why the office of the Minister for Housing, Environment and Countryside was unmanned on Friday 14 July from 12 noon until 3.30 pm.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 20 July 1989]: I understand that my noble Friend is writing to my hon. Friend.