HC Deb 02 November 1994 vol 248 c1173W
Ms Eagle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the hon. Member for Wallasey will receive a substantive reply to her letter to him dated 26 May, which was forwarded to the Prison Service, reference PO 13447/94, for reply.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I have asked the Director General to ensure that the hon. Member receives a reply today.

Letter from Derek Lewis to Ms Angela Eagle, dated 2 November 1994: The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Question asking when you will receive a substantive reply to your letter of 26 May. I sent you a substantive reply on 2 November.

Ms Eagle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement of the performance of the Prison Service and its Director General in dealing with matters raised by hon. Members on behalf of their constituents.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I have asked the Director General to ensure that all Members of Parliament raising constituency cases after 17 October receive a reply within 21 days of receipt and have asked officials to introduce a new computerised monitoring system.