§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many parliamentary questions have been tabled to her Department in each year since 1997; and if she will make a statement. [142510]
§ Clare Short1,155 parliamentary questions were tabled to my Department in the parliamentary year 1997–98, 1,140 in the parliamentary year 1998–99, and 1,280 in the parliamentary year 1999–2000.
We endeavour to ensure that all questions are answered promptly, accurately and informatively.