§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average length of time taken by his Department to respond to general inquiries by community councils in Wales in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. David HuntDetailed information on community council correspondence for the last three years is not available. Every effort is made to reply to all correspondence within 15 working days of its receipt.
§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will outline the procedures established by his Department in responding to correspondence from community councils in Wales; and if he has any plans to review the effectiveness of these procedures.
§ Mr. David HuntMy Department's procedures for dealing with correspondence from community councils in Wales are the same as those established for handling all external correspondence. Every effort is made to reply to all correspondence within 15 working days of its receipt.