§ Lord Pearson of Rannochasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the time limit for answering Questions for Written Answer in the House of Lords; what 200WA sanctions, if any exist when those Questions are not answered in the time stipulated; and when they propose to answer the Question tabled on 27 May by Lord Pearson of Rannoch. [HL3883]
§ Baroness Jay of PaddingtonThe time limit for answering Questions for Written Answer in the House of Lords is 14 days from the date when the Question is tabled. If the Answer is more than seven days overdue, the question is reprinted each day in theMinutes of Proceedings until it is answered.
The Question tabled on 27 May by Lord Pearson of Rannoch has been answered today. I am sorry for the delay in providing an Answer to the noble Lord.