§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of letters from hon. Members to his Department received a reply(a) in under four weeks, (b) within four to six weeks, (c) within six to eight weeks and (d) over eight weeks, in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. MacleanThe information is not readily available in the form requested. However, in the financial year 1988–89, a total of 88 per cent. of letters receiving a ministerial reply, including those from hon. Members, were answered within three weeks.