§ Lord Harris of Greenwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why eight Questions for Written Answer, tabled before the Summer Recess, remained unanswered on 13th October; and what steps are being taken to improve the speed of response of government departments to such questions in this House. [HL4247]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)Unfortunate administrative misunderstandings resulted in the regrettable delay in answering the Questions referred to. The departments concerned are strengthening their procedures in order to improve the service provided to this House.