§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Prime Minister if she will inquire into the reasons for the variations in the time taken by Government Departments to reply to correspondence from hon. Members; if she will take steps to raise the performance of all Departments to that of the best; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is for each Department to decide how it responds to correspondence from hon. Members. However, Departments ensure that a reply is sent as soon as possible.