§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to reduce the number of holding answers issued by his Department in response to written questions. [35028]
§ The Prime MinisterI seek to meet the deadlines set by Members in every case but it is not always possible to do so.
I am receiving approximately 40% more written Parliamentary Questions, a proportion of which are for named day answer, than was the case under the previous administration.