§ Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how long on average it takes her Department to answer letters from hon. Members; what target date her Department sets; what percentage receive replies within the target date; and what assessment she has made of how long it takes to deliver a letter after it has been typed. [27036]
§ Mr. FoulkesThe Department for International development has a target of 15 working days in which to answer letters from honourable Members and 90 per cent. of letters are answered within that target. Every effort is made to ensure that letters are copied, despatched and delivered within 24 hours of signing.