§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the average length of time it takes to reply to a letter from an hon. Member.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe length of time it takes to reply to a letter from an hon. Member varies according to the subject. It is our policy to reply to letters from hon. Members as soon as practically possible. We meet our aim of replying within 15 working days in 80 per cent. of cases.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many staff are employed at the migration and visa correspondence unit.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydTen.